North East Museums
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep
Take a tour of the site with our knowledgeable guide
13 Aug
Find out what the Romans ate
13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug
Become an archaeologist every Wednesday
20 Aug
Lots of interesting information and fun have a go activities.
Until 28 Sep
An exhibition marking the 150th anniversary of the start of excavations at Arbeia
Permanent
Who were the people that built the Fort in AD 160? Who lived and died here?
Arbeia is home to some of the UK's finest Roman reconstructed buildings.
See how Roman soldiers lived at Arbeia
Explore the gardens and discover what herbs and plants were grown by the Romans.
Showcasing the remarkable objects found at Arbeia
New family friendly characters around the fort
Take a virtual tour of Arbeia Roman Fort
Free audio tours available from GeoTourist
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