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)

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 which is fully accessible.

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.

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Roman Vindolanda
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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 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.
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.

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.
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.
Day Planner

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

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Local Accommodation

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Carved stone depicting mystery horseman uncovered.

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