Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort

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You no longer need to pre-book a time for your visit. To ensure the wellbeing of visitors and staff we will be monitoring numbers to ensure the site does not become too crowded. We also recommend that you wear a face covering when you visit.

We’re happy to say our reconstructed buildings are now open again.

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Please note, on Friday 24 September, Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort will be closed to the public until 2.30pm.

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Opening times

Open up to and including Sunday 26 September 2021:

Monday	10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 17:00
Thursday	10:00 - 17:00
Friday	10:00 - 17:00
Saturday	11:00 - 16:00
Sunday	13:00 - 16:00

Closed from 27 September 2021 until 28 March 2022, except for pre-arranged school groups.

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Please note, on Friday 24 September, Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort will be closed to the public until 2.30pm.

Heritage Open Days: Roman Soldier Meet and Greet

Come along meet Julius Verax, a Roman Soldier who lived here at Arbeia who will be onsitetalking to visitors (Saturday 11 September & Saturday 18 September)

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Ways to Play: A Roman encounter

Meet Roman soldiers Cohors Quinta Gallorum from the 3rd century (Saturday 25 September)

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In the reconstructed Commanding Officer's house

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