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Group Visits

Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum welcome groups of all ages to the site. For ideas on what you can do in a day please see our day planner.

Please visit our 'Book your Visit' pages for the most up to date visitor information. 

To book your visit complete our online booking form. If your dates are available you will receive an email confirmation of your booking. If you would like to check availability or discuss any aspects of your visit you can call and speak to a member of our staff on 01434 344 277.

Booking Request Form

At Roman Vindolanda, we not only offer groups access to some of the best-preserved Roman remains on Hadrian’s Wall but groups can come and see archaeology in action (Mon-Fri, April to September, weather permitting). We offer groups of 15 or more a 10% discount. Your group will also get to see some of the finest Roman artefacts in Britain including a selection of the world famous ink on wood writing tablets.   

New - Solar powered listening posts

We now have three multi-lingual solar powered listening posts on the Vindolanda site. Each post will talk to you about some of the surrounding features of the site in English, French, German, Italian, Dutch and Spanish. These wooden posts are a wonderful addition to our on-site interpretation.
Independent Tour Providers

If you or your group are looking for a personal guided tour of our Vindolanda site please see here for a list of local guides who are able to provide you with this service independently from the Vindolanda Trust. 

Independent Tour Providers

In the spacious indoor Roman Army Museum, groups can explore the life of a Roman soldier through many different interpretive styles including the award-winning Edge of Empire 3D film which follows the new recruit Aquila and his life on Hadrian’s Wall. Your group can book exclusive access to the classroom, where they will receive a short lesson in Latin and Roman history from a holographic teacher.  Other displays include Roman Soldiers
and the Empire, the Invasion of Britain, Hadrian and Daily Life on the Frontier.  A group of 15 or more also receive a 10% discount if you book for this museum.

If you would like to make a fabulous day out on Hadrian’s Wall, you can book both sites and receive a 20% discount off the admission. A 15 minute coach drive through fabulous Northumbrian countryside links the two site

Groups can also access Hadrian’s Wall at Walltown Crags, just a short walk from the Roman Army Museum.

 

2022 Group Prices 

for groups of 15 or more

 

Adult Group

Senior / Student Group

Child Group

Vindolanda Standard

£8.30

£7.87

£4.95

Roman Army Museum Standard

£7.20

£6.75

£3.96

Saver Ticket for both sites            

£12.60

£11.88

£7.20

Coach Driver receives free admission and light refreshments from Café.

2022 opening hours

Vindolanda Fort only will be open in January - no booking required, site only prices apply.

Vindolanda Museum & The Roman Army Museum open for the 2022 season on 12th February 2022. 

Suggested Visit Length

For a visit to Roman Vindolanda we suggest at least 2 hours and for the Roman Army Museum we suggest at least 1.5 hours. At both sites you can spend more time should your schedule allow. Please see our suggested timetable.

Visitor Facilities

Visitor facilities at both sites include cafes, gift shops, toilets, picnic areas, and free parking. 

Access information

Roman Vindolanda

Roman Army Museum

Risk Assessments

The Vindolanda Trust has produced notes to help you with your risk assessments to the sites. Click on the link below for our hazard identification information sheet. 

Hazard Identifications 

If you have any further queries about how we can make the most of your groups visit to Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum please do not hesitate in contacting us. [email protected] or 01434 344 277

Published: 12th March, 2019

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Barbara Birley

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