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Bede's World
The Venerable Bede was early medieval Europe's greatest scholar and first to record the history of the English nation. He lived and worked as a monk at Jarrow. Travel back and explore his world and the amazing Golden Age of Northumbria, an age of saints and kings, at this exciting museum. See St Paul's Church and the ruins of the monastery where Bede lived, the attractive visitor centre with exhibitions, gift shop and newly refurbished restaurant, plus the recreated Anglo-Saxon farm with rare breeds of animals and replica timber buildings.
Last admission 1 hour before the museum closes.
Special Offers
- Buy one get one free with the Discover pass.Terms and conditions: Two for one admission, cheapest free
More offers like this - Great savings with the Discover Pass
Accessibility:
Vaqas Accreditation
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
Opening Times
| 01/01/2010 - 31/12/2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 | 17:00 |
| BankHoliday | 12:00 | 17:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.50 per ticket type |
| Child | £3.50 per ticket type |
| Concession | £3.50 per ticket type |
| Family | £12.50 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A19. Located two minutes from the A19 Tyne Tunnel South entrance. Follow brown signs.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Bede Metro Station. Bede's World is signposted from the Metro Station.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Indoor Attraction - Indoor attractions include our stunning museum building, with interactive 'Age of Bede' exhibition and Jarrow Hall.
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction - Outdoor attractions include our Anglo-Saxon demonstration farm with rare breeds of animals and reconstructed timber buildings, medieval herb garden and the site of the Anglo Saxon Monastery of St Pauls and medieval Monastic Ruins.
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop in conference room and restaurant.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Snacks, tea coffee, and lunches (12-2). Home made soups, quiches, baked potatoes, cakes, hot dishes, salad and sandwiches.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Prior booking is advisable to ensure a good visit and to avoid clashes with other groups.
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 150
- Min group size - 15
- Solo accepted
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given - See events calender
- Educational Visits Accepted - 2 meeting rooms available: - Conference room (120 people) - Oval room (12 people)
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Subject to availability of guides
Bede's World
Jarrow
Tyne and Wear
NE32 3DY
Tel: +44 0191 4892106
Fax: +44 0191 4282361
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