Vindolanda Excavations

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Jacqui Huntley
Christmas Tours at Vindolanda

23rd, 27th - 29th December, 2nd & 3rd January
Roman Vindolanda
Work off that extra food, clear your head and get outside and make the most of your visit to Vindolanda by joining one of our daily 11am free guided tours!
Vindolanda Winter Tours

4th January - 6th February
Site Only Tours
Make the most of your visit to Vindolanda by joining one of our daily 11am free guided tours, our museums are closed but the site will be open!
Festival of the Rose

1 May - 5 June 2022
Roman Army Museum
See the Roman Army Museum decorated with roses to commemorate Rosalia the festival of the rose, an ancient Roman festival particularly special to the Roman soldiers.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ancient Graffiti Uncovered

The latest Vindolanda discovery of an ancient carved stone with the image of a phallus and graffiti gives us a fascinating window into the emotions of someone in the 3rd century.
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