Museums · North East England
Bede Museum
In or near Hebburn.
Bede Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bede · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bede Museum is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Bede Museum showcases the life and legacy of Bede, an influential Anglo-Saxon monk and historian. It houses Europe's largest collection of 7th and 8th-century coloured glass, along with significant artefacts and a reproduction of the Codex Amiatinus, the oldest complete Latin Bible. The museum also features a variety of objects related to the history of the Jarrow Monastery and the local area.
Place summary
Bede Museum is located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode NE32. This museum focuses on the life and works of the Venerable Bede, an important figure in early English history. It houses a collection of artefacts that reflect the local heritage and Bede's contributions to scholarship.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9824, -1.4739
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE32 3DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Jarrow and Gateshead East
- Nearest railway station
- Bede — 1 km
- Official site
- jarrowhall.com
Sources
- osm: way/437267330 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bede Museum?
- Bede Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE32 3DY), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Bede Museum?
- Bede Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bede Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Bede, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE32 3DY.
- How do I get to Bede Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Bede, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE32 3DY.