Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum
Arbeia Roman Fort housed a garrison and once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne. The excavated remains, stunning reconstructions of original buildings and finds discovered at the site combine to give a unique insight into life in Roman Britain. Built around AD160, Arbeia Roman Fort once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne, playing an essential role in the mighty frontier system. Based four miles east of the end of Hadrian's Wall at South Shields, the Fort was originally built to house a garrison and soon became the military supply base for the 17 Forts along the Wall. Today, the excavated remains, stunning reconstructions of original buildings and finds discovered at the Fort combine to give a unique insight into life in Roman Britain.
Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum is managed by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums on behalf of South Tyneside Council.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Opening Hours
1 April - 31 October: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 1pm - 5pm
1 November - 31 March: Closed.
By Public Transport
Arbeia Roman Fort is a ten minute walk from South Shields Metro and Bus Station. The Fort is signposted from Ocean Road.
Facilities:
Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum has the following facilities for visitors. Please note that the site is not fully accessible by wheelchair (this includes the West Gate):
Access for wheelchair users via ramp
Accessible toilet
Male and female toilet facilities
Assistance available if required
Facilities for Deaf people and hard of hearing
Assistance and guide dogs admitted
Gift shop
Hot and cold drinks
Picnic area.
By Car
Arbeia Roman Fort is situated on Baring Street, in South Shields. There is a free car park and coach parking nearby.
The nearest drop-off point by taxi, dial-a-ride or car is at the main gates to the museum. Coaches can also drop off at the main gates to the museum. There are two coach bays marked out on Baring Street.
By train
The nearest Metro and Bus Station is South Shields, ten minutes walk away from the museum.
Entrance
The approach to the main entrance is on a flat tarmac and concrete surface. There is a gentle slope up to the museum entrance and then a short steep ramp to the door. You will enter the museum through a set of double glass swing doors. Alternatively there is a path to the side door of the museum with a flatter ramp.
Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum
Baring Street,
South Shields,
NE33 2BB