Visit us Group visits 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 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 - 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. 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 refreshments from Café. Winter 2021 opening hours Both sites are open daily until October 31st 2021. See here for times. November & December Vindolanda open daily 10am-4pm (Closed Christmas Day) Roman Army Museum open Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. Open weekdays for booked group of more than 25 people. Suggested Visit Length For a visit to Roman Vindolanda we suggest about 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