Two more chances for a guided tour of South Shields’ Roman fort this summer - here’s when

There is two more opportunities to take a guided tour of Arbeia.

Members of the public have just two more chances to take part in a guided tour of South Shields’ Roman fort 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.

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Arbeia Roman Fort, in South Shields. | Iconic Media Group

The final dates for this summer’s programme of guided tours at Arbeia are as follows:

  • Thursday, August 20
  • Thursday, August 28

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.

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