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At a glance

Now
Opening soonOpens today at 10:00
Age
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
Price
Low (£) — guide only; check official prices
Location
Jarrow
Historic hall approached by a path through the grounds.
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Credit: Chris Heaton

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More to know

Indoors or outdoors
Indoors and outdoors
Visit length
Half a day, Full day
Price band: Low · How we use price bands

These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.

Free
No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
Low
Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
Medium
A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
High
Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.

About this activity

A museum, reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village and working heritage farm exploring the life and times of Bede. Families can see rare-breed animals, explore historical buildings and use nearby Drewitts Park. Allow at least half a day. These are the regular term-time hours; the museum also opens on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during school holidays and closes for part of winter.

Term-time openingMain visitor access · Current schedule
monday
Closed
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
Closed
thursday
10:00–16:00
friday
10:00–16:00
saturday
10:00–16:00
sunday
10:00–16:00

During school holidays the venue normally opens Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–16:00. A winter closure applies; check before travelling from December to February.

Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.

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Plan your visit

Location

Church Bank, Jarrow, NE32 3DY
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