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.

Accessibility:

Vaqas Accreditation

VAQAS accreditation.

Gradings

VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008

Opening Times

01/11/2008 - 31/03/2009
Day	Times
Monday	10:00	16:30
Tuesday	10:00	16:30
Wednesday	10:00	16:30
Thursday	10:00	16:30
Friday	10:00	16:30
Saturday	10:00	16:30
Sunday	12:00	16:30
Bank Holiday	10:00	16:30

* Open 2 Jan-31 Mar, Mon-Sat 1000-1630, Sun 1200-1630, 1 Apr-31 Oct, Mon-Sat 1000-1730, Sun 1200-1730, 1 Nov-31 Mar 1000-1630, Sun 1200-1630. Closed Good Friday, contact for Xmas Opening.

Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Family	£12.50 per ticket type
Adult	£5.50 per ticket type
Child	£3.50 per ticket type
Concession	£3.50 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 (large groups will be split)
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