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Vindolanda

Castle & Historic Landmark · Northumberland, England · Chesterholm Museum, Bardon Mill, NE47 7JN

Vindolanda is a castle & historic landmark in Northumberland, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £10.50 · Child £6 · Family £32
Checked on Visit Hadrian's Wall (official): joint Vindolanda and Roman Army Museum ticket adult £10.50, child £6, concession £9, family £32; Vindolanda only adult £6.75, child £4.25, family £20. Online booking saves 10%; the Saver ticket is valid for 12 months. Chesterholm Museum, Bardon Mill NE47 7JN.
Opening timesOfficial site header says 9:30am-5pm; days of the week not stated. Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; dry days for the outdoor fort.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesGood for 6+; live excavations in summer
Children 5-18 in full-time education pay child price.
If it rainsMostly outdoors, with an indoor museum
ParkingFree car park for visitors. (Free for museum visitors (per tourism listing))
FoodCafé/restaurant for visitors (60 seats).
Money saverCombined ticket with the Roman Army Museum
Top tipsWalk the fort first, then the museum. Bring layers; the site is exposed.
What to packWaterproofs, layers, sturdy shoes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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