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Become a Friend

Become a member of the Friends of Vindolanda which helps support our work all year round and gives you access to both our sites Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum and the Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort.
Saturnalia Light Festival

1st December - 31st December
Roman Vindolanda
Join us for our annual lighting of the gardens at Vindolanda this year we are focusing on the festival of Saturnalia and how it might have inspired some of our modern day traditions. Gardens are lit daily with specific days for Saturnalia events.
Castrum: Vindolanda Excavations 2024 - 2028

Learn about what our research aims are for the 2024-2028 excavation seasons. What is an SMC and why do we need one? A closer look at why we are excited about our next phase of excavation at Vindolanda Roman Fort.
Roman Pottery

What is it? What was it used for? How was it made? How does it help the archaeologists understand the people of the past? Roman pottery and all you need to know about it.

New archaeological dig commences

The modern excavations started at the Vindolanda Trust's Roman site of Magna on the 3rd of July, the beginning of a new and substantial five-year archaeological and environmental project for Hadrian’s Wall.
Magna Project gets green light

The Vindolanda Charitable Trust has been awarded a £1.625m grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund towards the £2.5m Roman Magna Project on Hadrian’s Wall.
Creating Connections Project

Creating Connections is a two-year project funded by ACE (Arts Council England) and combines public engagement with the local community and collection care as part of the digitisation of the Vindolanda collection of artefacts.
Hadrian's Wall 1900 Bunting Challenge Update

The public response to the challenge has been amazing. From Corbridge to Canada, bunting flags have been arriving from all over the world. We now have over 2,500 submissions, smashing the 1900 target. Flags have been knitted, crocheted and stitched and are an array of colours. Find out more about activities planned and what will happen to the bunting after the exhibition.
Vindolanda Adventure Game Released

A new educational resource for budding video gamers and archaeologists is set at the ancient Roman fort of Vindolanda in Northumberland will be officially launched on 11th September 2022. This online game and exhibition brings to life real-people from the world-famous Vindolanda tablets, Tagomas and Lepidina, with the aim to help children learn more about computer science and the ancient world.
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.
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.
The Vindolanda Trust Receives Art Fund Grant

The Vindolanda Trust has secured a grant of £30,000, awarded through Art Fund’s Respond and Reimagine programme for a Roman Holiday Project.
Anthony Birley 1937-2020

The Vindolanda Trust conveys with great sorrow that Professor Anthony Birley (Tony) died peacefully in his sleep early during the morning of Saturday December 19th at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
Vindolanda Trust Receives Support From Culture Recovery Fund

The Vindolanda Charitable Trust receives support from Government's £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund.

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.
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.
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.
Day Planner

This is a suggested day planner for your visit to Roman Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum.
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.
Work for us

Find out about any opportunities to join the award winning teams at Vindolanda and the Roman Army Musuem. We currently have three new fixed term posts with the Vindolanda Trust- Part of the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site and based at the Roman Site of Magna.
Book a Place

Find out about what's involved, how to participate and when you can see the digging taking place. We are now fully booked for the 2024 Excavation season.
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