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Arbeia Roman Fort In South Shields

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We visited Arbeia Roman Fort on Baring Street in South Shields today.

Arbeia Roman Fort is open Monday to Friday from 10am until 5pm; Saturday from 11am until 4pm and Sunday from 1pm until 4pm until Sunday 1st October 2023 when it closes for winter. It re-opens again at the end of March 2024.

Arbeia Roman Fort is free to enter. Donations welcome.

During August on Wednesdays guided tours are available. Booking is essential, you can book online here Arbeia Roman Fort In South Shields Free Guided Tours.

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Hadrian’s Wall Bus AD122 Timetable & Fares 2019

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If you are staying at our bed and breakfast accommodation and are planning to visit Hadrian’s Wall using public transport then the 2019 AD122 bus timetable and fare information is now available…

Hadrian’s Wall Bus AD122 Timetable 2019

Hadrian’s Wall Bus AD122 Route Map 2019

Hadrian’s Wall Bus AD122 Ticket Prices 2019

The AD122 Hadrian’s Wall bus service route covers Hexham, bus station; Hexham, railway station; Chesters Fort; Housesteads, bus turning circle; Once Brewed, for Steel Rigg; Vindolanda, car park; Once Brewed, for Steel Rigg; Milecastle Inn; Walltown, Roman Army Museum; Greenhead, hotel; Haltwhistle, market place (westbound) and Haltwhistle, railway station.

Bicycles are welcome aboard the AD122 Hadrian’s Wall bus service.

Hadrian’s Wall is an extremely popular destination for our guests – walking Hadrian’s Wall Path, by bicycle along Hadrian’s Cycleway or just as a day visitor to the excavated Roman forts along the wall.

Highlights along the route include…

Chesters Roman Fort
Nestled in a beautiful riverside location, it’s not hard to see why Chesters was a good spot for the Romans to set up a base. The fort boasts one of the best preserved Roman bathhouses you can see in Britain.

Housesteads Roman Fort
Houseteads is the most iconic of all the Hadrian’s Wall sites. The views and Roman remains are spectacular. Delve into the Fort’s story and see a stunning collection of artefacts. A CGI film flies through time and reconstructs Houseteads before your very eyes.

Vindolanda
A stunning excavated fort and civilian settlement with extensive museum displaying amazing artefacts from the site including some of the world famous Vindolanda Writing Tablets.

Roman Army Museum, Walltown
An extensive museum which gives the whole family a fantastic introduction to the Roman Army and Hadrian’s Wall. Be transported back 2000 years when you put on your 3D glasses to watch the award winning Eagles Eye film.

Walltown Crags
This is one of the finest places to see Hadrian’s Wall, where it snakes and dives through dramatic countryside along the crags of the Whin Sill.

Birdoswald Roman Fort
Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect place to see the longest continuous remaining stretch of the magnificent World Heritage Site of Hadrian’s Wall. Explore the extensive remains of the Roman fort and discover interactive displays.

If you are planning a visit to Hadrian’s Wall by bus then be sure to present your ticket on entry to receive the following discounts…

Save 10% on admission to Vindolanda; Roman Army Museum; Housesteads; Chesters and Birdoswald.

If you are looking for bed and breakfast accommodation for your visit to Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland our bed and breakfast availability is here: online booking.

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Arbeia Festival 2018

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Arbeia Festival takes place this weekend – Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August 2018, entry is free.

Arbeia Festival 2018 At Arbeia Roman Fort Baring Street South Shields NE33 2BB

Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum is located ten minutes walk from our bed and breakfast accommodation, on Baring Street in South Shields, NE33 2BB.

Arbeia Roman Fort was built in around AD160 and once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne and played an essential role in the mighty Roman frontier system. Arbeia Roman Fort is located four miles east of the end of Hadrian’s Wall at South Shields and is a World Heritage Site. It was originally built to house a garrison and soon became the military supply base for the seventeen forts along Hadrian’s Wall.

Visitors to Arbeia Roman Fort this weekend can experience a Roman-themed market selling heritage wares, historical re-enactments, battle and artisan demonstrations, have-a-go crafts, activities and music. Entry is free.

If you are looking for bed and breakfast accommodation near Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum on Baring Street South Shields our room prices and availability can be found on this page of our website: online booking.

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Hadrian’s Wall Bus AD122 Timetable & Fares 2018

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Hadrian's Wall Bus

If you are staying at our bed and breakfast accommodation and are planning to visit Hadrian’s Wall using public transport then the 2018 AD122 bus timetable and fare information is available below…

The AD122 Hadrian’s Wall bus service route covers Hexham, bus station; Hexham, railway station; Chesters Fort; Housesteads, bus turning circle; Once Brewed, for Steel Rigg; Vindolanda, car park; Once Brewed, for Steel Rigg; Milecastle Inn; Walltown, Roman Army Museum; Greenhead, hotel; Haltwhistle, market place (westbound) and Haltwhistle, railway station.

Bicycles are welcome aboard the bus service.

Hadrian’s Wall is an extremely popular destination for our guests – walking Hadrian’s Wall Path, by bicycle along Hadrian’s Cycleway or just as a day visitor to the excavated Roman forts along the wall.

Highlights along the route include…

Chesters Roman Fort
Nestled in a beautiful riverside location, it’s not hard to see why Chesters was a good spot for the Romans to set up a base. The fort boasts one of the best preserved Roman bathhouses you can see in Britain.

Housesteads Roman Fort
Houseteads is the most iconic of all the Hadrian’s Wall sites. The views and Roman remains are spectacular. Delve into the Fort’s story and see a stunning collection of artefacts. A CGI film flies through time and reconstructs Houseteads before your very eyes.

Vindolanda
A stunning excavated fort and civilian settlement with extensive museum displaying amazing artefacts from the site including some of the world famous Vindolanda Writing Tablets.

Roman Army Museum, Walltown
An extensive museum which gives the whole family a fantastic introduction to the Roman Army and Hadrian’s Wall. Be transported back 2000 years when you put on your 3D glasses to watch the award winning Eagles Eye film.

Walltown Crags
This is one of the finest places to see Hadrian’s Wall, where it snakes and dives through dramatic countryside along the crags of the Whin Sill.

Birdoswald Roman Fort
Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect place to see the longest continuous remaining stretch of the magnificent World Heritage Site of Hadrian’s Wall. Explore the extensive remains of the Roman fort and discover interactive displays.

If you are planning a visit to Hadrian’s Wall by bus then be sure to present your ticket on entry to receive the following discounts…

Save 10% on admission to Vindolanda; Roman Army Museum; Housesteads; Chesters and Birdoswald.

If you are looking for bed and breakfast accommodation for your visit to Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland our bed and breakfast availability is here: online booking.

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South Tyneside Guide – Arbeia Roman Fort

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The latest 2017 guide to South Tyneside is out. Request your own free 33 page copy of the guide when you book online on our website.

Here is an extract from the latest 2017 guide to South Tyneside…

Arbeia Roman Fort Free South Tyneside Visitor Guide 2017

History In The Making

Did you know that the Roman Emperor Severus once stayed at Arbeia Roman Fort? South Tyneside has a rich and captivating cultural history, and its museums are paving the way with their engaging exhibits and technological innovations.

From Roman military defence to coal mining and ship building, South Tyneside has been at the heart of a number of key moments of social and industrial expansion, and this fascinating history is celebrated in two of the area’s museums and historic sites – Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum and South Shields Museum & Art Gallery. Watch a gladiator fight, pay a visit to a Roman barracks and then immerse yourself in works by some of the finest 20th century painters – all right here in South Tyneside.

The Final Frontier

Dating back to 160 AD, Arbeia Roman Fort is one of the most important heritage sites in the UK. The former garrison once provided military supplies to troops stationed along Hadrian’s Wall and was an important coastal defence. So much so that Emperor Severus stationed himself there during his Scottish campaigns in the 3rd century – “and wherever the Emperor was is considered to be the centre of the Roman Empire,” Geoff Woodward, the Museum Manager, adds. It is now an immersive attraction where visitors of all ages can learn more about this crucial period of history and it’s just a few minutes’ walk from South Shields seafront.

The star attraction of the museum is the archaeological remains uncovered from on-site excavations. “It’s one of the best collections from Roman Britain,” Geoff says. Among the artefacts are a complete ringmail suit which was left behind during a fire at the barracks, jet jewellery and the tombstone of a southern slave named Reginia. “Her husband came from Barates in Syria so the gravestone has script in Latin and Arabic,” Geoff explains. “Arbeia was a cosmopolitan place.”

In 2017 you can see these local finds displayed at Arbeia alongside international treasures in the exciting Hadrian’s Cavalry exhibition, an in-depth look at the life of the Roman cavalry which is being held in venues across the full 150-mile stretch of Hadrian’s Wall. “We’ve got two star loans,” Geoff explains, “a cavalry helmet and a cavalry sword that have come from Germany and Austria dating from 150AD.”

A trip to Arbeia Roman Fort is a fully immersive experience. You can explore the fort to discover where the various artefacts were unearthed and it’s one of the few places in the country where you can see full-size reconstructions of Roman buildings. Climb to the ramparts at the top of the reconstructed West Gate, and see for yourself how different life was for a soldier in barracks and a commanding officer in their more luxurious homes.

Thanks to new funding, the museum has recently introduced a Roman trail app (for iPhone and android) which leads visitors to Arbeia through South Shields town centre, marking historical milestones along the route. “It goes through North Marine Park so that you get that view over the river mouth and you can really understand the strategic location of Arbeia,” Geoff explains.

So grab your helmet and prepare to be transported back to Roman times. It seems that after almost 2,000 years, Arbeia Roman Fort is still paving the way.

Free South Tyneside Visitor Guide 2017

Here is a short South Tyneside tourism video to watch while you wait for your booking confirmation email to arrive…

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