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History Education

Our Education Offer

Jarrow Hall specialises in education on the theme of the Early Medieval Period, usually known as the ‘Dark Ages’. We offer immersive learning experiences focused on Anglo-Saxon and Viking History, Daily Life, Farming and St Bede and the Monasteries. 

Our knowledgeable and passionate staff bring learning to life: Whether your KS1 class is learning about ‘Changes through Time’, your KS2 pupils are practicing Anglo-Saxon battle techniques or your higher education group is taking part in a museum tour, our immersive teaching and learning approach enables children and young people to gain knowledge, connect with nature, culture and heritage.

We are proud holders of the Sandford Award and strive to provide the best day for your class.

Book an Education visit with our award winning team today.

Click the links below to see what we have to offer for your school

EYFS
KS1
KS2
KS3 & 4
Higher Education
The Sandford Award

Jarrow Hall has received The Sandford Award, an independently assessed, quality assured assessment of formal, curriculum-aligned and site led heritage learning programmes. Recognition is also given to our informal learning family programmes and self-guided provision.  

The award scheme is managed by the Heritage Education Trust in partnership with Bishop Grosseteste University.

Visit the Heritage Education Trust website: Home of the Sandford Award

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Ratings

Based upon feedback from teachers!

ReviewYear 5 Teacher
Sensational trip, educational, professional & fun. Excellent!
ReviewYear 5 Teacher
The leaders were incredibly knowledgeable and gave just the right amount of information pitched at the correct level. The children really enjoyed their visit. I loved the practical elements to it, which meant that all children were engaged and learning..
ReviewKS2 Teacher
Staff were brilliant, informed, flexible and knowledgeable.
ReviewKS2 Teacher
The farm was fascinating and the children loved going in the recreated buildings. The museum was great too, there were so many things they could handle. It was a brilliant day and we all learned such a lot in a short time. It really brought history to life for us. Thank you.
ReviewTeacher
I have been a teacher since 2008 and I can't remember a trip I enjoyed more. The staff were fabulous with the children and the activities superb. The story around the fire really brought Anglo-Saxon times to life. Things we had covered in school were enhanced with the great resources (battles, runes and burials) you provided. A fabulous centre and one I will recommend to all. It will be on our trip calendar year after year.
ReviewTeacher
Could not recommend this trip enough. I will definitely be booking again for next year. The children have been talking about it non stop
ReviewTeacher
We have a range of abilities and needs in our class and all children accessed and enjoyed the trip today. Learning outside the classroom and in the form of drama was brilliant for all!
ReviewTeacher
We had a fantastic day, the children really enjoyed it! It was very hands-on and practical which works really well for our children. Staff had great knowledge and were fabulous with the children 🙂 thank you very much!
ReviewTeacher
The guide for the day was absolutely amazing. His enthusiasm and passion shine bright throughout the day. I can’t thank him enough for making this visit so enjoyable.
ReviewTeacher
From the very start, being greeted by our guides in full Anglo-Saxon regalia (one of whom had an owl!) and also by one of the farm cats, the children were mesmerised and felt like they'd entered a magical realm! The storytelling by the fire featuring Grendel's arm was a memory for life and got the children excited about myths and legends. Visiting the farm animals was so beneficial for some of our children with limited experience of nature and rural life. Our guides had exceptional subject knowledge and were able to hold the children's attention and get them involved with expert questioning techniques and drama games. The props and 'artefacts' used during the workshop were obviously selected with care and children of all abilities were able to access the learning. The environment was safe and the guides were very diligent and caring for the wellbeing of the children. I've been teaching for nearly twenty years and this was the best History trip I've been on. Well done to everyone on the team, you're smashing it out of the park! We'll be back next year!
Review
ReviewTeacher
A very enjoyable day. Children have been able to link the experience to new learning. Staff very friendly, accepting of our SEND children and knowledgeable

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Projects are kindly supported by Heritage Lottery Fund and Government funding via Know Your Neighbourhood Fund.

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Proudly brought to you by Groundwork South and North Tyneside in partnership with South Tyneside Council and supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

Groundwork South and North Tyneside Charity Number: 1007918 © 2024.

Keep In Touch!

Address: Jarrow Hall, Church Bank, Jarrow, South Shields, Tyne and Wear.
NE32 3DY

Tel: 07966 330 022  

Email: [email protected]

Opening Hours

We are open:
Mid-February to Mid-December.
Thursday – Sunday
10:00am – 4:00pm daily
Please note: We are closed for a few weeks over winter but your ticket pass can be used for a full 12 month period.