Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort - Experience life on the edge of the Roman Empire

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Experience life on the edge of the Roman Empire

Visitor information

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort is currently closed to the public until March 2026, except for pre-booked school and group visits and our special Candlelit Tours on 6 December.

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

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

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Hadrian's Wall on Tyneside

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

(0191) 2771410