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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.

Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum are currently closed in line with the National Lockdown. The following information is listed to help groups plan for upcoming visits. Please visit our 'Book your Visit' pages for the most up to date visitor information. 

Group Visit information 2021

We look forward to welcoming groups to both Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum and have made several adjustments to our sites in order to comply with new recommendations.

As well as the general adjustments, the following changes will apply to group visits.   

  • At the Roman Army Museum the Education room and 3D film theatre are open with reduced capacity - 14 in the Education room and 25 in the film theatre.
  • Both Museums are operating on a pre-booking system for visitors to control capacity, we will reduce available capacity for general visitors during your visit.
  • Time slots for visits are non-changeable due to the booking system.
  • Group leaders are responsible for ensuring that all members of their party adhere to the social distancing recommendations.

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 for 2021 - Guided tours lasting 45 minutes are now available to groups who book at least two weeks in advance. The tour costs just £50 for groups up to 50 people. 

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 Soliders
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 though 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.

 

Packed Lunches - Packed lunches can be pre-ordered. They include a sandwich, crisps, biscuit and a bottle of water. These can also be added to your booking form.

2021 Group Prices 

for groups of 15 or more

 

Adult Group

Senior / Student Group

Child Group

Vindolanda Standard

£7.65

£7.20

£4.25

Roman Army Museum Standard

£6.52

£6.08

£3.25

Saver Ticket for both sites            

£11.34

£10.62

£6.00

Coach Driver receives free admission and refreshment from Café.

Published: 12th March, 2019

Updated: 25th January, 2021

Author: Barbara Birley

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