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Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum
Fort remains, museum, reconstructions of fort gateway, barrack and commanding officer's house, summer excavations and 'Time Quest', the 'hands-on' archaeological centre.
Vaqas Accreditation
VAQAS accreditation.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
Opening Times
| 01/04/2008 - 31/10/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Tuesday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Wednesday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Thursday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Friday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Saturday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Sunday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Bank Holiday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| 01/11/2008 - 24/12/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Tuesday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Wednesday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Thursday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Friday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Saturday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Sunday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
| Bank Holiday | 14/08 | 14/08 |
* Open 1 Apr-31 Oct, Mon-Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1300-1700, 1 Nov-31 Mar, Mon-Sat 1000-1530. Closed Sun & 25-26 Dec & 1 Jan.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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
Related Links
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 2BB
Tel: +44 01914 561369
Fax: +44 01914 276862
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