Visit us Day Planner This suggested itinerary starts at the Roman Army Museum but you can start at either site - just reverse the itinerary if you wish to start at Vindolanda NOTE: If time or weather doesn't permit, with a joint site ticket you can come back another day to complete your visit to both our sites. MORNING (estimated time 1.5-2 hours) The Roman Army Museum is currently closed. It will reopen on 17th May 2021 Arrive at the Roman Army Museum, using our travel information if required. Your journey into the role of the army in the Roman Empire begins. See the Edge of Empire award winning 3D film. Join the Roman Army with Centurion Africanus. Find out about Roman Education with our holographic teacher. See full scale replicas and artefacts from Vindolanda which illustrate life on the frontier. After your visit, take a wander around our museum gift shop gifts and visit the cafe. NOTE: Roman Army Museum is an indoor 'all-weather' attraction LUNCH There are picnic tables in The Roman Army Museum car park (and also in the museum grounds at Vindolanda) Food is available at both our sites. Transfer to Vindolanda - by car, about 15 minutes by following the line of Hadrian’s Wall through the scenic Northumbrian countryside. ADDED EXTRA: If time permits you can add a visit to the superb section of Hadrian's Wall at Walltown Crags next to the Roman Army Museum — allow about 45 minutes. AFTERNOON (estimated time 2-3 hours) Arrive at Roman Vindolanda, using our travel information if required. The archaeological site Meet the archaeologists (April-September, Mon-Fri. Weather permitting) See the most fully excavated fort and civilian settlement on Hadrian's Wall Visit the full size replicas of Hadrian's Wall in stone and timber. The museum Explore hundreds of artefacts Highlights include leather boots and shoes, armour and weapons, wooden objects and the Vindolanda writing tablets To complete your visit, why not take a look in our shop with great affordable range of books, gifts and souvenirs. Don't forget to visit the cafe and enjoy a drink and a homemade treat and visit the shop for books and souvenirs.