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Vindolanda

Bardon Mill, Hexham NE47 7JN, England
01434 344277
Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Hexham
4.5 of 5 stars 105 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Museums
Traveler Description: Vindolanda is a typical Roman Fort associated with the Hadrian's Wall. The Roman army appears to have occupied the site of Vindolanda around AD 85... more »
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New York City, New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The ruins here are basic, but the explanation of them is excellent and provides a great knowledge foundation for visiting the other ruins. More

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Whitby, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We happened upon Vindolanda as we explored the area. We had already been to another Roman site and found that fascinating. But discovering Vindolanda was a revelation. The exhibits are truly amazing, displayed in a way that engages and inspires. It is without doubt, a must-see when visiting Northumberland. You really have to go to appreciate what they have done. More

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Northumberland National Park, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

An excellent site for all the family. New Museum just opened. More

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Stoke On Trent
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Exhibits outstanding and the 3d Fim is superb and puts the history of the whole area into context More

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Alloa
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Simply well done just like places in USA not England More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Was passing the area & only had a chance to see this place or the Roman Army museum so picked this one. Arrived quite late so missed the guided tours which may have helped. Enjoyed the museum part but not so much the ruins More

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newcastle upon tyne
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Excellent centre and small museum. Very good value cafe. Exhibits very good . Worth a visit. More

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Sunderland, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Great roman wall site. Still being researched. Easy to see roman remains. Really good Museum with interactine, video and actual roman remains to be seen. Takes a good 3 hours to visit More

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Warwickshire
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Vindolanda is an excellent place to gain an insight into life in Roman Britain. Extensive ruins, well signposted, enable the visitor to amble around this site and understand what it must have been like 2,000 years ago. We partook of a guided tour and the guide was exceptional, bringing the place to life with his vivid descrisptions of the area... More

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Carluke, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Very interesting to see how far the Romans were ahead of their times. A bigger site than expected and working is still continuing. Why go to popular 'Las Vegas' when you can see much more interesting structures here (you have to use your imagination of course). More

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