Workshops

Potted History Samian Ware Masterclass

23rd May 2020
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

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Marta Alberti's Top 10 Finds

Learn about our Site Archaeologist Marta Alberti as she takes us through her personal top 10 finds, including the baby boot and the broken sword.

Behind the Camera

Ever wanted to know who's behind the photos and posts you see on social media? As these are unprecedented times our shy team have come out from behind the cameras and into the spotlight! Sonya and Penny take you behind the scenes and show you what goes into curating the Vindolanda Trust's online presence.

Survival Appeal

This year is going to be a tough year for all of us. Join us in celebrating 50 years of the Vindolanda Trust and please consider supporting us to get to another 50. You can buy a virtual birthday gift and contribute to our future. Thank you for your incredible support.

Ancient Parasites at Vindolanda

This is a guest blog written by Patrik G. Flammer and Marissa L. Ledger specialists who have been working closely with the Vindolanda Trust analysing samples from the site, looking more closely at the parasites that can be found and what they tell us about the life, diet and hygiene of the Romans living at Vindolanda.

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.

Tickets

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

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.

New Golden Unlimited Ticket Launched

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Vindolanda Trust a new Golden Ticket for 2020 giving unlimited visits to both Roman Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum.

Getting here

How to find us no matter how you like to travel.

Opening Times

** Please note due to the COVID-19 pandemic both Roman Vindolanda & Roman Army Museum are CLOSED. **

Hadrian's Wall

At Vindolanda Fort and the Roman Army Museum you are already having the ultimate 'Edge of Empire' experience on Hadrian's Wall but if you want more then there is a stunning string of forts, milecastles and turrets stretching 80 Roman miles (73 of our miles!) from East to West, coast to coast.

Playing games at Vindolanda

Guest blog written by our visiting specialist from Edinburgh University.

Survival Appeal

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