If you are looking for fun activities to do at home please head to our home learning page where we have a great selection of Roman themed activities and crafts.
All of our on site events are free with admission to the site. Learn more here about our tickets & memberships.
February - November 2023 Roman Army Museum The Vindolanda Youth Panel have curated an exhibition at the Roman Army Museum called Questioning Roman Identity. Artefacts from the Vindolanda collection are highlighted which focus on aspects of identity of individuals along the Wall. Read more
April 2023 - January 2024 Roman Vindolanda Museum The Recent Finds case shows off some of the most exciting finds from last years excavation. Some you will have seen before on social media others will be complete surprises. Find out what was uncovered over the 2022 excavation season. Read more
3rd April - 22nd September 2023 Roman Vindolanda Fort The Vindolanda excavations are back for 2023. The archaeologists and their teams of volunteers will be out Mon - Fri weather permitting. See history as it is uncovered. Read more
3rd April - 19th October Make the most of your visit to Vindolanda by joining one of our free 45 minute guided tours of the Roman Vindolanda fort site including an overview of the site and archaeological highlights. Read more
1 May - 5 June 2023 Roman Army Museum See the Roman Army Museum decorated with roses to commemorate Rosalia the festival of the rose, an ancient Roman festival particularly special to the Roman soldiers. Read more
6th May - 1st October 2023 Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort Make the most of your visit to the Roman Army Museum by joining one of our free guided tours of the fort Magna. Explore the rugged landscape that once held an impressive Roman fort. Sturdy footwear required. Read more
29 May - 2nd June Roman Army Museum Join Marcus at the Roman Army Museum to explore the difference between working as a medic in the Roman times and today. How far have we come from the battlefield medicine of the Roman times? Read more
3rd July - 22nd September 2023 Roman Magna Fort A new excavation for 2023 at the Roman fort of Magna part of the Roman Army Museum. The archaeologists and their teams of volunteers will be out Mon - Fri weather permitting. See history as it is uncovered. Read more
19th-20th August Roman Army Museum Join the Ermine Street Guard at the Roman Army Museum. Have a go at archery, learn about the cavalry and march in formation with the legionaries! Will you join the Roman Army? Read more
25th & 26th August 2023 Roman Vindolanda The Eighth Legion return to Vindolanda to bring the site to life once more with Roman artillery and surveying, offerings to the gods and military displays Read more
15 September 2023 A chance for all of our Friends of Vindolanda members to learn about what has taken place at Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum over the last year, including excavation and research updates. Read more