Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum welcome groups of all ages to the site. If your group has 15 or more members you automatically qualify for a free archaeological talk at Vindolanda. This 20-minute introduction will include the history of the site, its relationship to Hadrian’s Wall, the building remains and the excavations. With time to ask any questions at the end. For ideas on what you can do in a day please see our day planner.

Group Visit information post July 2020 –

 We look forward to welcoming groups back 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 up to April 2021.   

 

  • We can offer an educational talk at Vindolanda, maximum numbers for the group will be 35 to ensure social distancing, therefore larger groups will require additional talks.
  • 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. Therefore payment for your visit is required prior to visit and will be non-refundable.
  • 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 and a 20 minute introductory talk with a member of our Education Team (Mon-Fri). 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.   

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 and if desired, groups can access Hadrian’s Wall at Walltown Crags, just a short walk from the Roman Army Museum.

 

Archaeological Talk -If your  group has 15 or more you automatically qualify for a free archaeological talk. This is a 20-minute introduction to our site. The talk will be delivered inside one of the Roman building remains at Vindolanda (weather permitting) and will include the history of the site, its relationship to Hadrian’s Wall, the building remains, the excavations and what we find. There will be time for questions at the end. Simply add the time of talk you would like to your booking form.

Adult talks in another language.

We also offer talks in three other languages – French, Spanish and Italian. The talks include a 20 minute introduction to the site including its history, relationship to Hadrian’s Wall, the building remains and excavations.

These talks are subject to availability. Must be pre-booked at least two weeks in advance.

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

2020-2021 Group Prices

 

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.