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Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

Visit Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

Experience life on the edge of the Roman Empire

Visitor information

Opening times until Sunday 28 September 2025

Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm
Saturday, 11am - 4pm
Sunday, 1-4pm

Free entry (donations welcome)

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

Tel: (0191) 277 1410

A man stands inside a fort

A Striking Sight

See the exhibition until 28 September 2025
Historical reenactment camp with people in period costumes, tents, shields, helmets, and wooden tables with various items

What's on at Arbeia

Free, family-friendly events
Close up of stone tombstone showing man reclining.

About Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

Discover the history of Arbeia

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A resin bust of Emperor Hadrian

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Learning with Arbeia

For schools and home

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

Hadrian's Wall on Tyneside

Discover the urban side of Hadrian's Wall

Contact

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

(0191) 2771410

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