Annual Friends Report

Welcome to your annual friends of Vindolanda Report. You can download the report below by clicking on the image of the front cover. Thank you for supporting us this year, we look forward to another exciting year in 2024.

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Archaeology Detectives

Roman Vindolanda
20 July - 1st Sept
Ever wondered what it would be like to be an archaeologist? Become an Archaeology Detective - Learn about what archaeologists look for to understand the past - search for clues and solve puzzles.
Have a Go Archery

Roman Army Museum
27th & 28th July 10am - 4pm
Practice your archery skills overlooking the ancient Roman Fort of Magna at this family-friendly event.
Hadrian's Wall Virtual Focus Day

Join us and the Hadrian’s Wall Learning and Engagement Forum for a day of virtual activities themed around Hadrian’s Wall. Take part in live workshops and discover more about the various sites across the Wall. The Vindolanda Trust will be taking part on Focus Day 2 - 28th November at 10.10 - 10.40am.
Magna Site Tours

15th June - 20th October
Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort
Make the most of your visit to the Roman Army Museum by joining one of our free guided tours of the fort site of Magna. Explore the rugged landscape that once held an impressive Roman fort.
Sturdy footwear required.

Tickets

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

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 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.
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.
Luna, Moon Goddess

Volunteer blog - Jackie James
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.
Day Planner

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

How to find us no matter how you like to travel. Whether biking, busing or marching, make your journey as smooth as possible and enjoy more time with us.
Book a Place

Find out about what's involved, how to participate and when you can see the digging taking place. We are now fully booked for the 2024 Excavation season.
Work for us

Find out about any opportunities to join the award winning teams at Vindolanda and the Roman Army Musuem. We currently have three new fixed term posts with the Vindolanda Trust- Part of the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site and based at the Roman Site of Magna.
Local Accommodation

There is a vast range of places to stay near to Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum with all budgets catered for.

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