Time Quest: A mini dig

Become an archaeologist every Wednesday at our indoor dig site, Time Quest, The Dig.

Uncover 2000-year-old Roman artefacts and learn about life at Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort.

Explore reconstructed excavation sites, piece together pottery, examine coins, and discover your finds with the help of museum staff.

Times:
11-11.20am
11.35-11.55am
12.10-12.30pm
1-1.20pm
1.35-1.55pm
2.10-2.30pm
2.45-3.05pm

Each session will last for 20 minutes and is limited to 8 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis. The sessions at the start and end of the day tend to be the busiest, so you may need to wait to take part in this activity.

Free entry | Donations welcome

You may also like the following events from Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort:

• This Thursday, 24th July, 11:00 am, Free Guided Tours - 2025 in South Shields
• This Saturday, 26th July, 10:00 am, Meet the Tungrians in South Shields
• Next month, 13th August, 11:00 am, Victor the Veteran in South Shields

Also check out other Nonprofit events in South Shields.