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.
1st April - 27th September 2024 Roman Magna Fort At the Roman fort of Magna part of the Roman Army Museum, this year excavations will take place in the far corner of the northern field at Magna, encompassing an area that includes a Hadrian’s Wall Milecastle (46) and exploring the vallum and its diversion. Read more
8th April - 20th September 2024 Roman Vindolanda Fort The archaeologists and their teams of volunteers will be out Mon - Fri weather permitting. Come see history as it is uncovered. There will be no excavations at Vindolanda in July & August. Read more
8th 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
15th June - 20th October 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 site of Magna. Explore the rugged landscape that once held an impressive Roman fort. Sturdy footwear required. Read more
Roman Vindolanda 20 July - 1st Sept Ever wondered what it would be like to be an archaeologist? Become an Archaeology Detective - Learn about what archaeologists look for to understand the past - search for clues and solve puzzles. Read more
Roman Army Museum 27th & 28th July 10am - 4pm Practice your archery skills overlooking the ancient Roman Fort of Magna at this family-friendly event. Read more
10th August 2024 During this workshop participants will learn about Roman Samian Ware, Terra Sigillata, arguably the World's first truly mass produced pottery and make your own Samian bowl using the ancient techniques. Read more
17th & 18th August 2024 Roman Vindolanda Vindolanda welcomes back the world famous Ermine Street Guard for a Roman weekend extravaganza. Celebrating 50 years of the Vindolanda Trust working with the Guard. Demonstrations, displays and Roman army school, learn about life in the Roman army and see Vindolanda brought to life. Read more
Join us and the Hadrian’s Wall Learning and Engagement Forum for a day of virtual activities themed around Hadrian’s Wall. Take part in live workshops and discover more about the various sites across the Wall. The Vindolanda Trust will be taking part on Focus Day 2 - 28th November at 10.10 - 10.40am. Read more