Built in around AD160, Arbeia Roman Fort once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne, playing an essential role in the mighty frontier system.
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Built in around AD160, Arbeia Roman Fort once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne, playing an essential role in the mighty frontier system.
This is a mobile museum and as such it is not kept in one place. As a result the primary way the museum exhibits their collection is at bus rallies and other public events.
At Beamish buildings collected from across the region are filled with objects illustrating the region’s history, many donated by local people to help the Museum tell their story. Costumed staff and volunteers use these collections to create a living, working Museum.
The Museum displays a rich selection of Roman finds including weapons and armour.
Step into the newly restored station building and look out for large exhibits like Stephenson’s “Locomotion No. 1” and displays of railway memorabilia.
Explore and discover this fully operational Victorian watermill on the banks of the beautiful river Till.
Visit England’s oldest gaol and relive important moments from our region's turbulent past.
One of the best preserved Roman forts in Britain, Housesteads boasts spectacular views.
The history of one of the country's proudest regiments - from 1689 right up to the present day - is traced through vivid displays of uniforms, badges, medals, weapons and relics from the various dramatic campaigns in which it has been involved.