What's On

2025 Magna Excavations
Date
14th Apr - 26th Sep 2025Excavations at the Roman fort of Magna part of the Roman Army Museum. 2025's excavations will take a closer look at the northern defensive ditches of Magna Fort.

Rosalia – Festival of the Rose
Date
3rd May - 1st Jun 2025See the Roman Army Museum decorated with roses to commemorate Rosalia the festival of the rose, an ancient Roman festival particularly special to the Roman soldiers.

Falconry Days: A View from the Skies
Date
Saturday, 28th Jun 2025, 11:00Soaring over Magna Fort with a stunning bird of prey display, we are taking to the skies at the Roman Army Museum.

Roman Army Summer School
Date
Tuesday, 22nd Jul 2025, 11:00Join 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.

Have A Go Archery
Date
Thursday, 24th Jul 2025, 11:00Aim 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 Recruitment Day
Date
26th - 27th Jul 2025Join the Ermine Street Guard at the Roman Army Museum. Have a go at archery, learn about the cavalry and march in formation with the legionaries! Will you join the Roman Army?