Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall
Visitors may inspect the remains of the Roman fort and settlement, see its extraordinary finds in the superb museum. Look at daily life and full-scale replicas of Roman buildings. Visitors are welcome to watch the excavation in progress and talk to the archaeologists from April to August, 7 days a week. Special discount rates are available for visitors who also wish to visit our sister site at the Roman Army Museum situated next to the outstanding Walltown Crags section of Hadrian's Wall.
Please ring to check winter opening times.
Accessibility:
Vaqas Accreditation
VAQAS accreditation.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
Opening Times
Open All Year
Open New Year
| 01/04/2008 - 30/09/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 01/10/2008 - 30/11/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 01/02/2009 - 31/03/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 01/04/2009 - 30/09/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Vindoland & Roman Army Museums | £23.50 per ticket type |
| Vindolanda site and Museum | £14.50 per ticket type |
| Vindoland & Roman Army Museums | £8.00 per ticket type |
| Vindoland & Roman Army Museums | £6.80 per ticket type |
| Vindolanda site and Museum | £5.20 per ticket type |
| Vindoland & Roman Army Museums | £4.70 per ticket type |
| Vindolanda site and Museum | £4.30 per ticket type |
| Vindolanda site and Museum | £3.00 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A69. Follow the brown signs from the A69 at Bardon Mill or from the B6318.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Bardon Mill Station.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Contact the museum for further details.
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Cafe, max 60. Parties by arrangement. For museum visitors only.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 2-3 hours
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Booking essential - Booking preferred by not essential.
- Delta accepted
- Euros accepted
- Groups Accepted - Depends on the daily bookings.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 99
- Min group size - 15
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates - 10% discount
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
Attraction Facilities
- Education Groups Min - 15
Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 7JN
Tel: +44 01434 344277
Fax: +44 01434 344060
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