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Trimontium Roman Museum

8 September 2024 (10:00 - 16:30)

Scottish Borders

In Person

2024 Theme

The Trimontium Fort is the largest Roman fort site north of Hadrian’s Wall. Established during the first invasion by the Roman’s around 80CE, it was a cavalry fort and housed up to 2000 soldiers. The Fort site was extensively excavated between 1905-1910 by local archaeologist James Curle and produced a wealth of Roman artefacts which form a substantial part of the National Roman collection.

The Trimontium Museum tells the story of the Trimontium Roman Fort and the native peoples of the Eildons, through the objects they have left behind. The museum has artefacts from private and national collections and uses audio visual and touch screen technology to bring the fort and the landscape to life. The Museum is fully accessible and has a shop, children’s activities and is also dog-friendly.

Trimontium lies on Dere Street, a Roman Road stretching from Corbridge to Cramond, along which the Roman Legions marched in their quest to conquer Caledonia. The Fort also sits on the banks of the River Tweed, providing excellent transport to the East and West for the exploration of the area. From Trimontium, hundreds of men marched forth to the North, taking with them some of the equipment manufactured at the fort. To Trimontium they retreated, when circumstances dictated, before pulling back behind Hadrians Wall to the south.

Visit the Trimontium Museum free of charge to view our fantastic collection & audio visuals. There will be children’s activities, a chance to try on helmets and replica artefacts to handle. Visitors may also try our new VR experience, which will be running throughout the day on the hour, for a reduced ticket price of £9 per adult or £5 per child (8yrs and older).

The Trimontium Trust will also be providing tours of the fort site on Saturday 7th September as part of Doors Open Days. Please see separate listing for details.