Arbeia, South Tyneside

Name: Arbeia
Address: Baring St, South Tyneside, NE33 2BB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 191 277 1410

#3 among attractions in South Tyneside

Top attraction, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Arbeia was a large Roman fort in South Shields, Tyne & Wear, England, now ruined, and which has been partially reconstructed. It was first excavated in the 1870s and all modern buildings on the site were cleared in the 1970s. It is managed by Tyne and Wear Museums as Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°0'17"N, 1°26'7"W

Address

Baring StSouth Tyneside NE33 2BB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 191 277 1410

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Day trips

Arbeia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Lord Collingwood Monument, Wet N Wild, Royal Quays.

1.1 miNE
Forts and castles, Ruins, Historical place
Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Tynemouth
30 min walk • Tynemouth Priory and Castle is a historic site steeped in both religious and military history, located on a rocky headland in Tynemouth, England. The site offers breathtaking views of the North Sea and the River Tyne, making it a picturesque destination for tourists...
0.9 miNE
Museum
Lord Collingwood Monument, Tynemouth
24 min walk • The Lord Collingwood Monument stands as a proud testament to the maritime heritage of Tynemouth, United Kingdom. Overlooking the mouth of the River Tyne, this stately monument is dedicated to Admiral Lord Cuthbert Collingwood, who played a pivotal role in the Royal...
1.2 miSW
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Wet N Wild, South Tyneside
31 min walk • Wet N Wild was an indoor water park situated in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. It was the United Kingdom's largest indoor water park when opened in 1993, a title subsequently claimed by Sandcastle Waterpark. The park was situated in the Royal Quays complex, and featured...
1.3 miSW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Royal Quays, South Tyneside
34 min walk • Royal Quays is an area of North Shields, North Tyneside, England, beside the River Tyne. Built on the site of former docks, and containing the pre-existing North Shields International Ferry Terminal, the area was renamed Royal Quays in 1990 and redeveloped with housing, a...
0.7 miE
55°0'6"N • 1°25'2"W
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, South Tyneside
19 min walk • Amusement park, Theme park, Arcade
~1900 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
High and Low Lights of North Shields, South Tyneside
10 min walk • The High and Low Lights of North Shields are decommissioned leading lights in North Shields, Tyne and Wear in the United Kingdom.
0.7 miS
City hall
South Shields Town Hall, South Tyneside
18 min walk • South Shields Town Hall is a Grade II listed building on Westoe Road in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. It serves as the headquarters of South Tyneside Council.
0.6 miNW
City hall
Tynemouth Town Hall, South Tyneside
15 min walk • Tynemouth Town Hall, also known as North Shields Town Hall, is a municipal building in Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Tynemouth County Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
Customs House, South Tyneside
18 min walk • The Customs House is an arts venue in South Shields, South Tyneside, North East England. It is the only non-amateur theatre in the borough, the local arts development agency, the largest gallery and, until recently, the only cinema.
~1880 ftW
Piers and boardwalks
Shields Ferry, South Tyneside
10 min walk • The Shields Ferry operates across the River Tyne, between North Shields and South Shields in Tyne and Wear, England. The service is operated by the Tyne and Wear PTE. Prior to takeover by the PTE in 1972, it was known as the Market Place Ferry.
0.7 miNW
Church
Christ Church, South Tyneside
18 min walk • Christ Church, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England is an Anglican church in the parish of North Shields Christ Church, Diocese of Newcastle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Arbeia open?

Arbeia is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Arbeia?

Nearby attractions include North East Maritime Trust, South Tyneside (5 min walk), North Shields Fish Quay, South Tyneside (9 min walk), Shields Ferry, South Tyneside (10 min walk), High and Low Lights of North Shields, South Tyneside (10 min walk).

How to get to Arbeia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arbeia:

Bus

North Shields Fish Quay • Lines: 333 (8 min walk)
Liddel Street-E/B • Lines: 333 (8 min walk)

Light rail

South Shields • Lines: Yellow (13 min walk)
North Shields • Lines: Yellow (16 min walk)

Ferry

Newcastle • Lines: Newcastle - IJmuiden (28 min walk)