Situated in the heart of the Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site, Roman Vindolanda is widely recognised as one of Europe’s most significant archaeological sites. Ongoing excavations continue to uncover exceptionally well-preserved Roman artefacts, including leather shoes, textiles, wooden objects and the world-famous Vindolanda Writing Tablets—voted Britain’s greatest archaeological treasure by the British Museum. Visitors to Vindolanda are encouraged to explore the archaeological site, as well as visit the award-winning museum which has a nationally Designated collection that continues to transform our understanding of everyday life on Roman’s northern frontier.
At the Trust’s Roman Army Museum visitors can immerse themselves in the life of a Roman soldier. The museum includes three galleries, a high definition film theatre, and a Roman classroom with a holographic teacher. Based at the site of ground-breaking excavations at Magna Roman Fort, the Roman Army Museum is located next to one of the most complete and picturesque sections of Hadrian’s Wall. The legacy of the Magna excavations will inform a management plan which will help to preserve this irreplaceable landscape for future generations.
From 2025, the Vindolanda Trust has been running an artist-in-residence programme, The Land We Walk On. Bringing artists into dialogue with archaeologists, archivists, curators and climate science researchers to develop new, site-responsive commissions.
