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Vindolanda Excavations

Volunteering on the excavations Vindolanda

The Vindolanda Trust has been accepting volunteers on to its excavations since its foundation in 1970. From then to now, over 8000 people have benefitted from this challenging experience. The Vindolanda Trust recognises the substantial contribution of its volunteers to our understanding of the site, and therefore Roman Britain as a whole. We are committed to the view that volunteers should continue to have the opportunity to share in the experience of working on one of the most exciting archaeological sites in Western Europe, and part of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site.

How To Get Involved

Participation requires a commitment of two consecutive weeks so you can get the most out of the experience and time with us. Volunteers can be accepted for a maximum of two periods in the season, or 4 weeks. The two periods do not need to be consecutive. 

The excavation places go on a first come, first served basis: it is recommended that you apply as soon as you can after the places go online. The places went live on this website on 2nd November 2021 at 12 noon for the 2022 excavation season and we are now fully booked. Our places for the 2023 excavation season will go live in November 2022. 

What's Involved When Excavating?

What's Involved When Excavating?

If you are interested in excavating you need to know what is involved with the process so you can make the decision if excavating and archaeology at Vindolanda is the right thing for you. Read more

Published: 4th March, 2019

Updated: 27th October, 2021

Author: Andrew Birley

Current Excavations

Current Excavations

Vindolanda is a Scheduled Monument: a historic site whose importance is recognised and protected by the state. We have a permit to excavate and research, which is called Scheduled Monument Consent. Learn about what our research aims are for the current excavations. Read more

Published: 4th March, 2019

Updated: 10th December, 2021

Author: Andrew Birley

Hedley Centre Accommodation

Hedley Centre Accommodation

Staying with us at our on site Hedley Centre at Vindolanda? Find out more about our accommodation facility which is exclusively for our volunteers. Read more

Published: 26th October, 2021

Updated: 21st March, 2022

Author: Sonya Galloway

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  • Illuminating the Vindolanda Stylus Tablets

    Illuminating the Vindolanda Stylus Tablets

    Vindolanda writing tablets are some of the most precious objects to come from the site. This current research project is using new technology to read these ancient texts.

  • Roman Pottery Demonstration

    Roman Pottery Demonstration

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    Meet Potted History's Graham Taylor at the Roman Army Museum. See how Romans made their pots and learn about Roman pottery.

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    FACT FILE Animal Brooches

    The Romans used brooches to hold their clothes together and as fashion accessories. Some, the zoomorphic or animal brooches, also had deeper meaning. Find out more here.

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    Taste of the Empire

    30th & 31st May 2022
    Roman Army Museum

    Join our Roman Chef John Crouch as he introduces us to the Roman diet. What did the Roman soldiers eat to keep them strong and what would you miss if you lived in the Roman times?

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    Tickets & Arrival Windows

    How to visit Vindolanda Roman Fort and Museum and the Roman Army Museum. This page will take you through the new systems we have in place for visiting our sites, what is open and how to visit.

  • Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum

    Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum

    Visit Roman Vindolanda today and you will find one of the North East’s most famous and not to be missed tourist attractions lying in the beautiful landscape of Hadrian's Wall Country. Formerly a key military post on the northern frontier of Britain, Vindolanda is the home of Britain's 'Top Treasure' - the Vindolanda Writing Tablets - and is one Europe's most important Roman archaeological sites, with live excavations taking place every year.

  • Roman Army Museum

    Roman Army Museum

    Lying in magnificent countryside next to a sweeping section of Hadrian's Wall and based at the site of Magna Roman Fort, the Roman Army Museum is an authentic and dramatic tribute to Rome’s extraordinary military legacy. Step into the life of a Roman soldier and experience life on the front line of Emperor Hadrian’s formidable British frontier.

  • Getting here

    Getting here

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    Booking and Visiting FAQ's

    Have you got questions about what to expect when you arrive or how to book? Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page which answers some of our visitors most popular queries.

  • Visitor Information

    Visitor Information

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    Day Planner

    This is a suggested day planner for your visit to Roman Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum.

  • Luna, Moon Goddess

    Luna, Moon Goddess

    The ancient Roman moon goddess, Luna, derives her name from the Latin lucere, meaning ‘to shine’ and was seen not only as the divine embodiment of the moon but also the female counterpart of the sun, Sol.

  • Work for us

    Work for us

    Find out about any opportunities to join the award winning teams at Vindolanda and the Roman Army Musuem.

  • Carved stone depicting mystery horseman uncovered.

    Carved stone depicting mystery horseman uncovered.

    A beautifully carved sandstone relief which depicts a naked male figure holding a spear stood in front of a horse/donkey has been uncovered during the annual excavations at the Roman fort of Vindolanda near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland.

Carved stone depicting mystery horseman uncovered.

Carved stone depicting mystery horseman uncovered.

A beautifully carved sandstone relief which depicts a naked male figure holding a spear stood in front of a horse/donkey has been uncovered during the annual excavations at the Roman fort of Vindolanda near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. Read more

Published: 28th June, 2021

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Sonya Galloway

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