Making a visit to Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum

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Address
Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BB
Tel
(0191) 456 1369
Textphone
18001 0191 456 1369
Fax
(0191) 427 6862
Open
1 April - 31 October: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5.30pm, Sunday 1pm - 5pm; 1 November - 31 March: Monday - Saturday 10am - 3.30pm, Closed Sunday. Closed: 25 & 26 December & 1 January
Entry
Free

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How to find us

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.

For more information on public transport telephone the NEXUS traveline on 0870 608 2 608 or visit the traveline website.

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.

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.

Please visit our access information section for more details on the facilities at Arbeia Roman Fort.