Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

The reconstructed Roman West Gate of Arbeia

Visit Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

Experience life on the edge of the Roman Empire

Opening times

Monday – Friday10am – 5pm
Saturday11am – 4pm
Sunday1–4pm

Important information for Saturday 20 June
Visitor access is only for people with tickets to the Rivelino event.
If you do not have a ticket, you will not be able to access the site on this day.

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BB

Free entry (donations welcome). No need to book. 


Tel: (0191) 277 1410
General enquiries: info@arbeiaromanfort.org.uk
School bookings: sslm@northeastmuseums.org.uk

A group dressed as Roman Soldiers guard the West Gate at Arbeia Roman Fort

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About Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

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