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Johnny Campbell performs at Vindolanda

Johnny Campbell performs at Vindolanda

2nd April 2025
Roman Vindolanda

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Britain's first long-distance path, The Pennine Way, acclaimed folk artist Johnny Campbell is embarking on a nineteen day tour like no other and will be performing one of his seventeen shows at Roman Vindolanda.

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Author:Sonya Galloway

Location:Vindolanda Museum,Bardon Mill, Hexham

    2025 Magna Excavations

    2025 Magna Excavations

    14th April - 26th September 2025
    Roman Magna Fort

    At the Roman fort of Magna part of the Roman Army Museum, this year excavations will take place in the northern ditches of the fort at Magna directly beyond the Activity Centre at the museum.

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    Author:Penny Trichler

    Location:Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort,Greenhead,

      2025 Vindolanda  Excavations

      2025 Vindolanda Excavations

      7th April - 27th June & 25th August - 19th September 2024
      The archaeologists and their teams of volunteers will be out Mon - Fri weather permitting. Come and see history being uncovered.There will be no excavations at Vindolanda in July & August.

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      Author:Penny Trichler

      Location:Roman Vindolanda,Bardon Mill, Hexham

        Archaeology Detectives

        Archaeology Detectives

        Roman Vindolanda
        5th - 27th April

        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.

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        Author:Penny Trichler

        Location:Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum,Chesterholm Museum, Hexham

          Our impact

          27%

          We estimate that only 27% of Vindolanda has been excavated, meaning we almost have another 150 years of excavating to do!

          5,300,000

          Since the Vindolanda Trust opened its doors to visitors in 1970 over 5.3 million people have visited our two sites.

          53

          The Vindolanda Trust employs 53 local staff, one of the largest tourism employers in Tynedale.
          Our Vision

          Our Vision

          Overview of the Vindolanda Trusts aims and objectives

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          Author:Colin Galloway

          Location:The Vindolanda Trust, Chesterholm Museum,Westwood, Hexham

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            • 2025 Vindolanda  Excavations

              2025 Vindolanda Excavations

              7th April - 27th June & 25th August - 19th September 2024
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              Location: Roman Vindolanda, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 7JN

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            • Johnny Campbell performs at Vindolanda

              Johnny Campbell performs at Vindolanda

              2nd April 2025
              Roman Vindolanda

              Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Britain's first long-distance path, The Pennine Way, acclaimed folk artist Johnny Campbell is embarking on a nineteen day tour like no other and will be performing one of his seventeen shows at Roman Vindolanda.Read more

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              Location: Vindolanda Museum, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 7JN

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            • Altars back in the landscape

              Altars back in the landscape

              Replica altars to the Roman God Jupiter Dolichenus placed back in religious shrine at Vindolanda enabling visitors to see them in their original setting for the first time in 1,800 years.Read more

            • Rare Bronze Hand Discovered

              Rare Bronze Hand Discovered

              A small, child sized, and eerily life-like bronze hand has been discovered during the excavation of a Severan fort ditch at Roman Vindolanda.Read more