Bede's World: The Museum of Early Medieval Northumbria at Jarrow Bede's World: The Museum of Early Medieval Northumbria at Jarrow
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Welcome to Bede's World

The extraordinary life of the Venerable Bede (AD 673-735) created a rich legacy that is celebrated today at Bede's World, Jarrow, where Bede lived and worked 1300 years ago. Visit the:

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28 March 2008

Olympic athlete opens exhibition

Olympic athlete Steve Cram came face to face with a photographic portrait of himself, when he joined us to launch North Face - Photographs from the National Portrait Gallery, a unique region-wide exhibition involving portraits of famous personalities who are all from, or have close links to, the North East.

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1 May 2008

It's back and its bigger than ever!!

Thousands of visitors will descend on Bede's World on Sunday 18th May for our spectacular Medieval Fair. The family fun includes stunning falconry displays, fabulous historical re-enactments, medieval music and dance, as well as free access to the whole museum, farm and heritage site.

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Spring at Bede's World
18 May 2008

Medieval Fair

The opening of the 2008 Jarrow Festival, with spectacular falconry displays, medieval combat, music, crafts and much much more. FREE ADMISSION to the museum and farm.

25-26 May 2008

Medieval Minstrel

Musician Richard York will bring the medieval era to life as he showcases his amazing collection of replica musicial instruments. Hear what they sound like and have a go yourself.

26-30 May 2008

Bede the Scientist

In preparation for our new science gallery gallery discover how Bede did his scientific experiements.

15 June 2008

Father's Day

Find out about how the Anglo-Saxonsmade beer and mead. FREE ADMISSION for Dads.