Events

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.

We have lots happening this year. All of our on site events are free with admission to the site. Learn more here about our tickets & memberships.

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1900 Bunting Challenge

24 January - 23 September 2022
Join us in celebrating 1900 years of Hadrian's Wall with our 1900 Bunting Challenge. Create by knitting, crocheting or sewing the shield design bunting flags to help us reach our target of 1900 bunting flags to be displayed at Roman Vindolanda in October 2022. Read more

Militaria Exhibition

12th February - November 2022 *Extended*
Roman Army Museum
A temporary exhibition at the Roman Army Museum showing an assembly of militiary artefacts never seen in public which are on private loan to the Vindolanda Trust. Read more

2022 Excavations

28 March - 23 September 2022
Roman Vindolanda Fort
The Vindolanda excavations are back for 2022. The archaeologists and their teams of volunteers will be out Mon - Fri weather permitting. See history as it is uncovered. Read more

Vindolanda Guided Tours

2nd 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

Magna Guided Tours

7th May - 2nd October
Roman Army Museum
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

Emperor for a Day

21st May - 25th September
Both sites
Dress your favourite bear or plush toy as an emperor for the day and bring them out to meet our Emperor Ted bears at the museums. Read more

Big Birthday Bash

27th & 28th August 2022
Roman Vindolanda
Vindolanda welcomes back the world famous Ermine Street Guard for their 50th Birthday celebrations. Demonstrations, displays and Roman army school, learn about life in the Roman army and see Vindolanda brought to life. Read more

Friends of Vindolanda Day 2022

30th September
Friends Day at Roman Vindolanda
Each year we have a special day for all our Friends of Vindolanda. Join us if you can for site updates, see our latest discoveries and more! Read more

Saturnalia

Throughout December
Roman Vindolanda
Display of a feast for the festival of Saturnalia in the Activity Centre at Roman Vindolanda. Learn about the winter festival celebrated by the Romans. Read more

Latest

Recruiting Collections Volunteers

We are looking for new collections volunteers to work with Vindolanda's Small Finds as part of the Creating Connection Project funded by the Arts Council England. Interested in applying? Find out more.
Youth Volunteering

We are offering different opportunities for teenagers and young adults to volunteer at Vindolanda. Find out more about a short work experience at Vindolanda as well as the Vindolanda Youth Panel.
Staying Healthy at Vindolanda

Explore the Roman world of medicine - how did the Romans stay healthy? Marcus the medicus takes you through the medical ideas of the Romans.
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.

Tickets & Arrival Windows

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, make your journey as smooth as possible and enjoy more time with us.
Visitor Information

Information and links to all you need to know about visiting our sites, Roman Vindolanda Fort and Museum and the Roman Army Museum.
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.
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.
Work for us

Find out about any opportunities to join the award winning teams at Vindolanda and the Roman Army Musuem.
Day Planner

This is a suggested day planner for your visit to Roman Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum.
Luna, Moon Goddess

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.

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