Workshops

Advanced Worked Stone Illustration Workshop

5th & 6th October
Improve your archaeological illustration skills with tuition from Mark Hoyle on drawing techniques for recording worked and carved stone artefacts. Read more

Potted History Samian Ware Masterclass

5th October
During this workshop participants will learn about Roman Samian Ware, Terra Sigillata, arguably the World's first truly mass produced pottery and make your own Samian bowl using the ancient techniques. Read more

Potted History Barbotine Ware Masterclass

19th October
During this workshop participants will learn about Roman Barbotine Ware, a slip decorated pottery style featuring hunt, circus and gladiatorial scenes. Decorate your own Barbotine cup using the ancient techniques and designs. Read more

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Excavation Bursary

Each year the Vindolanda Trust offers three excavation places to young scholars who apply for a bursary. The bursary pays for their accommodation and excavation fees and membership to the friends of Vindolanda.

Ask an Archaeologist

27th - 31st October
Ever wanted to have a go at excavation but don't want to get dirty? have a go at our virtual excavation of Vindolanda! Chat to one of our archaeologists and find out what it's like to excavate at Vindolanda!

Bare Bones

27th -31st October
Your chance to get hands on with Roman artefacts. A range of animal bones will be on display and we'll have some 3D models of human skulls found at Vindolanda. Find out what bones can tell about the Romans.

Roman Games Day

15th & 29th September
Fun and games at Vindolanda with Roman themed games. Great for children and families. Test your hand at games the Romans might have been playing almost 2000 years ago!

Excavation Bursary

Severan Skulls

Dr Trudi Buck takes a closer look at the human skull unearthed during the 2018 excavation of the Severan fort ditch at Vindolanda.

Ancient timber posts

Both visitors and volunteers have been very curious as to what those beautiful timber posts sticking out of the ground are. Here is what the archaeologists have concluded so far.

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Roman Army Museum

Lying in magnificent countryside next to a sweeping section of Hadrian's Wall and based at the site of Carvoran 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.

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.