Museums · North East England
Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum
In or near South Shields.
Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
peter maddison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Arbeia Roman Fort is a historical site located in South Shields, showcasing the life and military presence at the edge of the Roman Empire. Visitors can explore reconstructed buildings and exhibits that highlight the fort's significance in Roman Britain.
Place summary
Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This significant archaeological site served as a military base for the Roman Empire and features reconstructed fort structures and exhibits that showcase Roman life in Britain. The site is of historical importance and is a designated Scheduled Ancient Monument.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0043, -1.4311
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 2BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Phone
- (0191) 2771410
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm; Saturday 11am – 4pm; Sunday 1–4pm
- Official site
- www.northeastmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/400296957 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum?
- Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE33 2BB), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum?
- Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE33 2BB.
- How do I get to Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE33 2BB.