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Wearmouth-Jarrow in North East England is one of the most important historic sites in the world, which is why it is the UK’s nominated site for World Heritage Site status in 2011. The twin Anglo-Saxon monastery is centred around St. Peter’s Church in Wearmouth, Sunderland and St. Paul’s Church in Jarrow, and was home to the Venerable Bede; a genius whose influences still remain today.

Fun stuff for kids

Fun stuff

There's plenty for kids to do around the twin monastery; pretend to be a monk at Bede's World or watch live glass blowing at the National Glass Centre.

There's fun to be had on this website as well.
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Experience the Wearmouth-Jarrow story

A story of unique characters who shaped the world we know today...

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Places to visit, with stories to tell...

Steeped in history, visit Wearmouth Jarrow's sites to learn of the characters who dwelt here, its immense historic significance and see original craftmanship that first started here before spreading across the country.

St. Paul's

St. Paul's

A living church. Visitors are welcome to explore this building. The chancel is a direct survival from the 7th century when it was a free-standing chapel in the monastery.

St. Peter's

St. Peter's

Built in 674AD by Benedict Biscop is one of the oldest churches in Britain. This is a place of worship and prayer, pilgrimage and mission.

News

Benedict Biscop Day celebrations

Tue 3/1/2012

Sunderland's Patron Saint will be celebrated this year with events taking place across the city.

From a display at the City Library and Arts Centre to activities at the National Glass Centre and services at St Peter’s Church, Monkwearmouth and Sunderland Minster, there’s something for everyone.
From Monday 9th January to Saturday 14th January, visitors can enjoy a free display about Biscop’s life and legacy at the City Library and Arts Centre.

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Works bring site to life

Fri 9/12/2011

Visiting Wearmouth-Jarrow is now better than ever thanks to a £350,000 investment.

New information panels, interactive displays, signage and display units have been installed to help tell the story of the 7th century Anglo-Saxon monastery, which is this year’s UK nomination for World Heritage Site status.

The bid for World Heritage Site status centres on St Peter’s Church, Sunderland and St Paul’s Church in Jarrow. The National Glass Centre, Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens and Bede’s World are also key venues in the bid.

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Musical tribute to St Bede

Mon 28/11/2011

THE life of famous saint the Venerable Bede will be celebrated with the sound of music.

A new work by South Tyneside composer Ron Smith will be premiered at Bede’s World in Jarrow.

Based on the life and work of the revered scholar and saint, who studied and prayed at the monastic site of St Paul’s Church, Jarrow, the work will be performed by the composer.

Mr Smith, who spent several months creating his Bede Concerto, used the latest computer-generated sounds for his musical tribute to St Bede.

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