Volunteer Spotlight on: Darren Smith

Darren is one of our most trusted volunteers. He began his journey with Jarrow Hall in the Herb Garden but over the past six months has developed his role and integrated into our team of wonderful Heritage Volunteers. His story with us began when he moved home back to the North East to help care […]
Minecraft (Re)Constructors at Jarrow Hall

Our Anglo-Saxon Village needs your Minecraft construction skills! Can you build a famous monastery in Minecraft? We are looking for young people aged 8-25 to take part in our Minecraft (Re)Constructors project, constructing a virtual monastery – inspired by St Paul’s, which was home to the Venerable Bede. Our archaeological and historical collections staff will […]
News Leak: Our Exciting Roof Works

Works on our museum roof begin this month. The end of drip buckets, wet floor signs and indoor rain is here. Here’s what’s going on and how it affects you! Our museum constantly leaks. If you’ve ever visited you might have guessed this from the number of buckets and wet floor signs everywhere. In fact, […]
Volunteer Spotlight on: Kathleen Devlin

Kathleen is one of our Lead Volunteers and along with co-volunteer, Angela Stout, runs our Craft, Create and Catch-up group. This is a social community that uses ancient techniques to create crafts and materials which are then used throughout Jarrow Hall museum and grounds. Kathleen guides the group on leather-working, embroidery, textile dying and creation, […]
Volunteer Spotlight on: Ben Hardingham

At Jarrow Hall we are incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated, passionate and hardworking volunteering team. Without our incredible volunteering force, Jarrow Hall would not be the unique place that it is today. Ben is a fine example of this. To highlight how he brings so much of his knowledge and passion into every […]
Film Maker Call Out

We would like to work with a film artist on our next Exhibition project. Contact [email protected] for further information Click here for more information