Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

The reconstructed Roman West Gate of Arbeia

Welcome to Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

Experience life on the edge of the Roman Empire

Opening times

Monday – Friday10am – 5pm
Saturday11am – 4pm
Sunday1–4pm

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BB

Free entry (donations welcome). No need to book

Tel: (0191) 277 1410 | Email: info@arbeiaromanfort.org.uk | School bookings: sslm@northeastmuseums.org.uk

A person is holding a small horse brooch found at Arbeia.

After the Fire

Exhibition showing until Sun 27 Sep 2026
A group dressed as Roman Soldiers guard the West Gate at Arbeia Roman Fort

Hadrian's Wall on Tyneside

Discover the urban side of Hadrian's Wall
Three people, including two children and one adult, interact with a model display of the Commanding Officer's house in the reconstructed room. The background features informational panels about the fort

Great value family fun this summer

Free and low-cost events

Accessibility information

Helping you get around at Arbeia
Close up of stone tombstone showing man reclining.

About Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

Discover the history of Arbeia
A resin bust of Emperor Hadrian

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Learning with Arbeia

For schools and home educators