January - December Online event Head online for a virtual sleepover at the Roman Army Museum. This digital pack helps you explore all things Roman Army and has some great ideas for a cosy night in... at the museum. Read more
February - December 2026 Roman Army Museum The Recent Finds case shows off some of the most exciting finds from the recent excavations of Magna Roman Fort. Some you will have seen before on social media others will be complete surprises. Read more
February - September 2026 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 2025 excavation season. Read more
2026 Tours Roman Vindolanda 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. Check the timetable for exact dates and times. Read more
March - December Roman Vindolanda 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
30th March - 3rd July & 3rd August - 25th September 2026 The archaeologists and their teams of volunteers will be out Mon - Fri weather permitting. Come and see history being uncovered. Read more
6th April - 18th September 2026 Roman Magna Fort At the Roman fort of Magna part of the Roman Army Museum, this year excavations have moved inside the last stone fort at Magna, beyond the Activity Centre at the museum. Read more
2nd May - 4th 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
Tuesdays 7th & 21st July & 4th & 18th August Roman Vindolanda Activity Centre A chance to talk to one of our local experts and find out what it's like to excavate at Europe's most exciting archaeological site. See some finds from the excavations and learn about what archaeologists do when they are not digging. Read more
11th & 12th July Roman Vindolanda Vindolanda welcomes back the world famous Ermine Street Guard for a Roman weekend extravaganza. Demonstrations, displays and Roman army school, learn about life in the Roman army and see Vindolanda brought to life. Read more
Tuesdays 14th & 28th July & 11th & 25th August Roman Vindolanda Activity Centre Explore the fascinating world of Roman writing with interactive activities inspired by Vindolanda’s ancient tablets. Try your hand at making ink and writing Latin messages. Discover the secrets of Roman communication and daily life through hands-on fun for all ages. Read more
Thursdays 23rd & 30th July and 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort Practice your archery skills at the ancient Roman Fort of Magna and learn about archers stationed on the frontier of Hadrian's Wall and what evidence we have for them. Read more
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort Members of the world famous Ermine Street Guard will be at the Roman Army Museum showing you how they make their replica armour, weapons and shoes. Read more
Tuesdays 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th August Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort Join the Roman Army - gear up with your unit and learn how to march like a Roman soldier, do some formations and scare the enemy! Read more
29th & 30th August Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort Practice your archery skills at the ancient Roman Fort of Magna and learn about archers stationed on the frontier of Hadrian's Wall and what evidence we have for them. Read more
Friday 4th September - Sunday 6th September We are proud to be sponsoring the brand new Haltwhistle Music Festival. Our local town will be filled with live music, workshops, dancing and community spirit. Read more