amazing what the romans had so long ago all to be lost, a remarkable history. well worth the short drive from Fairshaw Rigg B&B

What a wonderful day we arrived in time for the guided tour all included in the price,they do 2 on Saturday and Sunday look at the web page for up to date info . There is a mock up fort to see what it might have been like 2000+years ago the museum on the Vindolanda site is great,to walk around... More

Lashing with rain but enthusiastic volunteers were scratching at the ground to dig out Roman treasures.the leader was very pleased with a lethal looking shot.Interesting museum.The Romans stuck beheaded barbarians to scare away intruders!

I've been to Vindolanda numerous times over the years and it's always interesting. If the weather is good then it's a brilliant day out for kids and for adults. The newly refurbished museum is excellent and the café is nice too; the remains of the old buildings are also fascinating. A really well-run and interesting place! The only downside is... More

Roman Vindolanda Fort is near a tinkling stream, whose mystical properties must have been revered by humans well before any Romans came there as conquerors. I was working as a volunteer excavator, helping to uncover the south-eastern quadrant of the Fort - click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri4I6V3c-vA. The cafe supplied hot soup, a cream tea and a friendly chat with the enthusiastic... More

I had been to Housesteads before but the day I visited the Roman Wall with three Japanese friends there was a howling wind and it was very cold. So we decided to go to Vindolanda instead as it is more sheltered. We were all very pleasantly surprised. The Roman fort itself was fascinating, but we also really enjoyed the Roman... More

Chatted with the volunteer diggers. Were able to walk on the remains, in the footsteps of the Romans Cafe excellent

This was our second visit to Vindolanda, it makes you want to return again and again. Its a dream come true for any history/archeology lover. Its the site of a Roman fortress and its neighbouring town. Over the next 200 (!) years it will be dug up. You can few the excavation in progress and staff will hapily explain what... More

My family and I drove 2 and one half hours to this site and the same back. Despite this being an open air area no dogs were allowed. I couldn't enjoy the place because my dog was stuck in the car after such a long journey on such a hot day. I left. My husband and nephew continued on, but... More