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Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum

Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum

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Fort remains, museum, reconstructions of fort gateway, barrack and commanding officer's house, summer excavations and 'Time Quest', the 'hands-on' archaeological centre.

Special Offers

Vaqas Accreditation

VAQAS accreditation.

Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008

Opening Times

01/04/2008 - 31/10/2008
DayTimes
Monday14/0814/08
Tuesday14/0814/08
Wednesday14/0814/08
Thursday14/0814/08
Friday14/0814/08
Saturday14/0814/08
Sunday14/0814/08
Bank Holiday14/0814/08
01/11/2008 - 24/12/2008
DayTimes
Monday14/0814/08
Tuesday14/0814/08
Wednesday14/0814/08
Thursday14/0814/08
Friday14/0814/08
Saturday14/0814/08
Sunday14/0814/08
Bank Holiday14/0814/08

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
AdmissionFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Related Events

Saturday, 27th September 2008

Roman Art Day
more info

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A194. Take the A194 to South Shields town centre. Follow road down side of Town hall, at roundabout turn left onto Anderson Road, right at next roundabout onto Ocean Road then 1st left onto Baring Street past the Post Office.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is South Shields Metro Station.

Facilities

Provider Features

  • Outdoor Attraction - 1

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Some braille cards.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (free) - 1

Catering

  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Large groups must pre-book.
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 999
  • Min group size - 3
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Toilets

Target Markets

  • Family Fun - 1
  • Marketed Towards Families - 1
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens - 1

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals - 1
What will you Discover?

Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum

Baring Street
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 2BB

Tel: +44 01914 561369

Fax: +44 01914 276862

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