Overview
South Shields and Jarrow contain fantastic history from before the Romans and, today, are vibrant towns in the North East of England. On this tour, you’ll hear the story of the Roman Fort of Arbeia and the Anglo-Saxon story of the North East at Jarrow Hall.
At Arbeia, you’ll discover the stories of soldiers and civilians alike – with dedications to Middle-Eastern traders, slaves and native Britons, all living together at this frontier.
At Jarrow Hall, you’ll explore the story of the Germanic Anglo-Saxons through the museum dedicated to the Venerable Bede. Bede is arguably the greatest scholar of the Dark Ages, not only a monk, but also a teacher, scientist and historian in a time most believe to be violent, uneducated and unrecorded.
Both sites have fantastic reconstructions of buildings from their periods, including a Roman gatehouse, barracks block and commanding officers’ house.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Lunch
Snacks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
You can make your way to the starting point by the metro operated in Tyne and Wear.
Good to know
Please show your ticket to your guide at the start of the tour.
What to expect
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Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
1 hour
Discover the Roman Fort of Arbiea and the supply base for the Romans on Hadrian's wall.
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Jarrow Hall Anglo-Saxon Farm, Village and Bede Museum
1 hour
Explore Anglo-Saxon England on this section of the tour and the transformation of the Anglo-Saxons from Pagan to Christian society
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Due to COVID-19 we ask all customers to maintain social distancing as per the United Kingdom Government guidelines
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Roman and Anglo-Saxons Tyneside Tour
Can I cancel Roman and Anglo-Saxons Tyneside Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Private transportation
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Snacks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort, Jarrow Hall Anglo-Saxon Farm, Village and Bede Museum.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Iles Tours
