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Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
Closed to the public until spring 2027. The only exceptions are pre-booked school and group visits and the Candlelit Tours. (Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort (North East Museums); North East Museums: Visit Arbeia; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Still being confirmed: The exact spring 2027 reopening date: Check Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort (North East Museums).
Candlelit Tours: Saturday 12 December 2026
- Two tours: 4:30–5:30pm and 6–7pm. (North East Museums: Candlelit Tours at Arbeia; checked 3 Nov 2026)
- £12, which includes a £2 voluntary donation. Ages 12 and over. Both tours are listed as sold out (checked 4 Nov 2026); check the museum page for returns. (North East Museums: Candlelit Tours at Arbeia; TicketSource: Candlelit Tour of Arbeia; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Our news story: Arbeia's candlelit tours return while the fort is shut for winter.
Visiting when it reopens
- Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BB. Entry is normally free. (North East Museums: Visit Arbeia; checked 3 Nov 2026)
- About a 14-minute walk from South Shields transport interchange. (North East Museums: Visit Arbeia; checked 3 Nov 2026)
- Dogs on a short lead are welcome on the fort site. There's no café, but snacks are on sale. (North East Museums: Visit Arbeia; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Sources for this page
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort (North East Museums), checked 3 Nov 2026
- North East Museums: Visit Arbeia, checked 3 Nov 2026
- North East Museums: Candlelit Tours at Arbeia, checked 3 Nov 2026
- TicketSource: Candlelit Tour of Arbeia, checked 3 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 30 Oct 2026: candlelit tours at Arbeia, checked 3 Nov 2026