Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort

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A key supply base to Hadrian's Wall

About Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

OPENING TIMES 2024

We're now closed to the public until 31 March 2025, except for schools' pre-booked workshops and special events.

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We're signed up to the South Tyneside Pledge

Candlelit Tours are back for 2024

As dusk settles and darkness falls, find out how the Romans lit up their homes
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Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort
Baring Street
South Shields
NE33 2BB

(0191) 277 1409