Jarrow - Bede's World (Early Northumbria Museum)

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Description

Bedes World offers an excellent insight into life in early Northumbria. Exhibits include: rare animal breeds, crops, historic re-enactments, monastic site ruins and the church of St Paul (over 1,300 years old). There are also some audio-visual displays.

Of particular note is the fact that Bede, an eighth century scholar, is recorded as the first English historian.

Hobbies & Activities category: Agricultural area or museum; Archeological exhibit, museum; Archeological site or ruin; Historic site; Village reconstruction, open-air museum; Christian sites; Zoo or animal collection

Address

Bede's World
Church Bank
Jarrow NE32 3DY
United Kingdom

http://www.bedesworld.co.uk

Hours

April 1 to October 31

Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Closed	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30

November 1 to March 31

Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Closed	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (Last Monday, May) Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (Last Monday, August)

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Good Friday - Christian Christmas - Christian (December 25) Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)