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Making noise: ancient horns and modern audiences

9th July 2023
Roman Vindolanda
Join us for a musical event of the ages! Learn about the ancient mouthpiece found at Vindolanda and ancient horned instruments. Hear musicians playing instruments such as the Cornu, Tuba and Carnyx.
Roman Healthcare

A delve into the world of Roman doctors and medics. A short video blog series created by Marcus the medicus (Dr Andrew Newton) to help us understand how the Romans viewed medicine.
Potted History Oil Lamps and Deities Workshop23

9th September 2023
In this course, you will learn about the manufacturing methods employed by Roman craftsmen and create your own Roman goddess figurine, a small Lararium or household shrine and a fully functioning Roman oil lamp.
Potted History Barbotine Ware Masterclass

15th July 2023
During this workshop participants will learn about Roman Barbotine Ware, a slip decorated pottery style featuring hunt, circus and gladiatorial scenes. Decorate your own Barbotine cup using the ancient techniques and designs.

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.
Unique Christian Artefact Uncovered at Vindolanda

A recently uncovered artefact at Vindolanda sheds a new light on the Dark Ages of Britain. Hidden in the remains of a 6th century Christian church, inside the previously occupied Roman Fort, were the fragmentary remains of a lead vessel, lightly etched with symbols of early Christian iconography.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Local Accommodation

There is a vast range of places to stay near to Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum with all budgets catered for.
Book a Place

The 2023 Excavation season is nearly here, we are fully booked for the Vindolanda 2023 Excavations. Find out about what's involved and when you can see the digging taking place.

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