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Bede's World in partnership with Newcastle College students will be creating a brave new world of fantastical make up on Saturday 18 May. With themes including make-up from throughout the ages,...
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All things sheepish this May half term. Help make a giant sheep, learn the wonders of weaving and make fantastic felt friends. Plus join our family trail to find the 'missing sheep'.
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Join us at Bede’s World for the stunning opening of the Jarrow Festival 2013, where a host of re-enactors, craftsmen and storytellers make for a real Medieval day! We’ll also have a range ...
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Featuring a fantastic selection of these vintage classics -This event is a must for all classic car enthusiasts!
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This exciting new dance/music production is a thrilling outdoor re-imagining of some of the most radical work Turner made as a result of his tour through Northumberland and Durham in 1797. The Unfoldi...
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The rich cultural heritage of the region has inspired his designs, especially the Monastery of Wearmouth Jarrow, where the Venerable Bede lived and worked, The Lindisfarne Gospels and Durham Cathedral...
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Attention all classic car owners and enthusiasts-this is an event not to be missed! On Saturday 29 June we will be joined by the Jaguar Enthusiast Club, who will be showcasing a variety of makes and m...
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St Peter's, Monkwearmouth to St Paul's, Jarrow  In association with Bede’s World, Bede’s Way Sponsored Walk 2013 is part of the Lindisfarne Gospels Durham celebrations and Christia...
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In association with Lindisfarne Gospels Durham, Bede’s World is pleased to present – ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Durham’  to be performed on the new stage of the rece...
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 In the first of a series of events  and exhibitions in association with Lindisfarne Gospel’s, Newcastle based contemporary Folk Band Bridie Jackson And The Arbour curate an event that aims to c...
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As part of the festival for British Archaeology we take a journey into the afterlife from ancient Egypt to Mesoamerica. From mummification and sarcophagi to hieroglyphs and human sacrifice. Learn some...
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Join us at Bede's World as we host a programme crammed full of fantastic hands on fun for all the family.  From captivating storytelling and themed trails, where you can explore the whole site, t...
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In celebration of Heritage Open Days we are offering FREE ADMISSION to our Farmers' & Craft Market on Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September.Featuring a fabulous selection of handcraft goods and mouthw...
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Join us for some spine-tingling fun this half term as we host a series of Halloween inspired activities, especially created for our younger visitors.
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Don't miss out on our fantastic Christmas Gift Fair on Saturday 23 & Sunday 24November.   In the spirit of Christmas we are offering free admission to the museum and farm - making it an ideal fest...
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Yule was the original winter festival celebrated before Christmas.  On Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December we are inviting visitors to help us bring back some of the spirit that is missing from Christma...
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