Bare Bones

Bare Bones is part of the programme at the Roman Army Museum in Greenhead, Northumberland. History meets Halloween: a hands-on look at the Vindolanda Trust's collection of animal bones, and what they tell us about the communities stationed along Hadrian's Wall 2,000 years ago.

What to expect:

• 24 October to 1 November 2026, 11am to 3pm each day, over October half term
• A family friendly-event and free to Roman Army Museum ticket holders
• Handle objects from the Trust's animal bone collection with the museum team
• Needles, hairpins and dice were often made from animal bone - see what they say about life on the frontier
• Bones also show what the soldiers were eating and how they spent their leisure time
• Drop in during the session; no separate booking for the activity
• The museum is wheelchair accessible and welcomes guide dogs
• Pairs with the museum's blog, Skeleton Tales: Stories from the dead