Game On!

Date
3rd - 31st Aug 2026
Family Activities,
Trails & Tours

This August, discover how the Romans spent their spare time on Hadrian's Wall. Game On! is our month-long celebration of Roman gaming, running throughout the museum.

Have A Go Archery

Date
Thursday, 27th Aug 2026, 11:00
Family Activities

Aim for the high score as you test out your ancient archery skills at the Roman Army Museum! Can you be as accurate as the cohort of Hamian archers stationed at Magna Fort 2,000 years ago?

Have A Go Archery

Date
Thursday, 20th Aug 2026, 11:00
Family Activities

Aim for the high score as you test out your ancient archery skills at the Roman Army Museum! Can you be as accurate as the cohort of Hamian archers stationed at Magna Fort 2,000 years ago?

Roman Army Summer School

Date
This Tuesday, 11:00
Family Activities

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! Learn about what life was like for a new recruit and decide whether you would join the Roman Army.

Roman Army Summer School

Date
Tuesday, 11th Aug 2026, 11:00
Family Activities

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! Learn about what life was like for a new recruit and decide whether you would join the Roman Army.

Bare Bones

Date
24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026
Family Activities

History meets Halloween! Join us at the Roman Army Museum to take a deeper look at the Vindolanda Trust’s collection of animal bones. Learn about what bones can tell us about life on the frontier.

Archery on the Frontier

Date
29th - 30th Aug 2026
Family Activities

Join us and some of the Ermine Street Guard at the Roman Army Museum to practice your archery skills. Remember to purchase a saver ticket and join us at both Vindolanda and Magna over this family-friendly weekend.

Food on the Frontier

Date
26th - 27th Sep 2026
Family Activities

Join us at the Roman Army Museum for a weekend that will tickle your taste buds! Renowned historic chef John Crouch will be back at the Roman Army Museum demonstrating ancient Roman cooking.

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