Events
Thanks to our fantastic volunteers we are able to host events across our open season (April to October), please check here for updates on the latest events.
Join us on Sunday 20th September as we celebrate Heritage Open Day in collaboration with the Friends of Roman Aldborough as we open the site to the commmunity. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the site while the archaeological excavation is in full swing, meet our expert tour guides, and hear about some of the fanstic projects we hope to achieve at Aldborough. All are welcome and it is free of charge.
Specialist events
The Friends of Roman Aldborough (FORA) regularly host an exciting programme of talks, tours, events, excavations and outreach activities throughout the year.
For full details, please visit the Friends' website, where you can view the 2026-2027 programme of talks, tours and events, as well as information on how to get involved. Home page - Friends of Roman Aldborough
Between 29 August and 26 September, the University of Cambridge, led by Professor Martin Millett, will be carrying out an excavation within the grounds of the Aldborough Roman Site. Volunteers from English Heritage, FORA and the University of Cambridge will be on hand to give tours of the excavation and share insights into the discoveries being made.
Visitors are welcome to join us on our regular open days to see the excavation in progress and learn more about this exciting archaeological project.
Bringing Aldborough to you.
In 2026, we are pleased to be working with the Friends of Roman Aldborough group to offer talks for local community and education groups. Their volunteers can come to your group (in person or virtually) and present about this brilliant site.
The talk is entitled 'Romans on your Doorstep.' A great deal has recently been discovered about this important Roman town which was a centre of administration for much of northern Britain. The talk outlines how Roman Aldborough (Isurium Brigantum) developed over time, how it was brought back to prominence by antiquarians and then excavated in recent years as part of the Cambridge University 'Aldborough Roman Town Project.'
To enquire about booking, please email NorthVolunteerEngagementTeam@english-heritage.org.uk
Please note: all talks are hosted by our brilliant volunteers so we may not be available for all dates suggested.