South Shields’ Roman fort offers guided tours throughout the summer holidays
Arbeia is offering guided tours throughout the summer holidays.
Members of the public are invited to learn more about South Shields’ Roman fort by taking part in guided tours this summer.
Groups can join one of the volunteers at Arbeia, on Baring Street, for a tour of the fort and the chance to discover more about the borough’s archaeological treasure.
The guided tour dates are as follows:
- Thursday, July 23
- Thursday, July 30
- Thursday, August 6
- Thursday, August 13
- Thursday, August 20
- Thursday, August 27
The guided tours start at 11am and will run until 12.30pm on each of the above dates.
Tickets for the tours cost just £2 per person, plus a 14p booking fee - with entry free for carers.
Organisers have stated that the tours aren’t suitable for children aged five and under.
You can buy tickets for the guided tours by visiting: https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on?q=Arbeia.
Full details about the tours are available at: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/arbeia/whats-on/guided-tours.