Vindolanda Excavations

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Saturnalia

Throughout December
Display of a feast for the festival of Saturnalia in the Activity Centre at Roman Vindolanda. Learn about the winter festival celebrated by the Romans.
The Vindolanda Archaeological Leather Project Update

The Vindolanda Archaeological Leather Project in November 2021
Vindolanda Festive Light Tours

3rd-5th, 10th-12th & 17th-19th December
Roman Vindolanda
Vindolanda site tour at dusk. Work your way from the museum through the gardens and the site stopping for photos and chat highlighting some of Vindolanda's features. Wearing of Christmas lights is encouraged!
Excavation Booking FAQs

Got questions about how to book your excavation place at Roman Vindolanda? You can find the answers here.

Tickets & Entry Slots

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.
Getting here

How to find us no matter how you like to travel, make your journey as smooth as possible and enjoy more time with us.
Booking & Visiting FAQs

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.
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.
Visitor Information

Information and links to all you need to know about visiting our sites, Roman Vindolanda Fort and Museum and the Roman Army Museum.
Book a Place

2022 Vindolanda Excavation places are now FULLY BOOKED
Day Planner

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

Find out about any opportunities to join the award winning teams at Vindolanda and the Roman Army Musuem.

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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