Doors Open Day at Trimontium

Join us for a great day of free events as part of Doors Open Day, Scottish Archaeology Month and Newstead Sundials Festival

Sunday 7 September

12 noon – 5pm: DISCOVER THE TRIMONTIUM FORT SITE

Meet our volunteers at the entrance to the Fort site in Newstead, where we will be running short 30 minute guided tours of the Trimontium fort site. Tours will leave on the hour throughout the day. We will also have a working ballista on site so you can see its awesome firepower in action. The tours are suitable for all the family and are accessible to wheelchair users.

You can meet a Legionary, enjoy Roman Dance performances, and handle authentic artefacts!

In conjunction with the Newstead Sundials Festival, alongside other great activities including live music and market stalls centred in and around the village. To find out more visit their Facebook page.

10am-4.30pm: VISIT OUR MUSEUM IN MELROSE

For one day only, we are offering free entry to the Trimontium Museum. There will be activities for all the family, including a chance to try on some great Roman armour. For a donation of £9, we are also giving visitors a chance to try our Trimontium VR experience throughout the day. Please ask at reception if you’d like to do this and they will let you know the timings. The museum is fully accessible. We will also have crafts for the kids and costumed performers on site all day.