Jarrow Hall Festival of Archaeology 2026 - Anglo Saxon Regia Anglorum living history group
Multiple dates and times available
Join us this Summer for our Jarrow Hall Festival of Archaeology 2026 Sat 18th July – Sun 2nd August. Enjoy our crafts, activities and events. Our opening hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PM.
Visit our Jarrow Archaeological Mission (JAM) in Drewett's Park next to our site to find out what our team of archaeologists and volunteers have been getting up to.
Head into our reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village, where on Sunday the 19th of July and Saturday the 1st of August you can see living history group Regia Anglorum who will be bringing the Anglo-Saxon period to life. On the 1st of August, living history group Historia Normanis will also e demonstrating some Norman living history.
Join our guided tour on the 1st of August, discussing the influences of the Anglo-Saxons on Tolkien and his work.
Visit our new exhibition, Here Be Dragons: Anglo-Saxon Influence on Fantasy, to learn about the influence of Anglo-Saxon culture and literature on Western fantasy.
Keep an eye out for other archaeology and history themed events, including Young Archaeologists' Club workshops (dates TBC) which will be bookable online.
Location
Church Bank, Jarrow, NE32 3DY, United Kingdom
Schedule
Sun, 03 Aug
10:00 AM
|
4:00 PM
Sun, 19 Jul
10:00 AM
|
4:00 PM
Duration of event
Different activities on different dates
Additional booking information
All the activities which are offered as part of Jarrow Hall Festival of Archaeology 2026 are accessible with the purchase of a museum annual pass.
Additional fee information
For annual pass prices and information please visit jarrowhall.com/tickets/
Adult
£9.50
Individuals aged 16 and above.
Concession/Child
£6.00
Children aged 5-15, students, individuals over 60 years old, those receiving means-tested benefits and Asylum Seekers / Refugees.
Children Under 4
FREE
Children aged 4 years and under can enter Jarrow Hall for FREE.
Carer
FREE
Individuals accompanying a paying customer who requires assistance to access the site. You may be asked to show your Carers Card or equivalent.
Family Annual Pass
Option A
£30.00
2 Adults + 2 Children
Option B
£40.00
2 Adults + 2 Children + 2 Dragons
Option C
£25.00
1 Adult + 3 Children
Option D
£42.50
1 Adult + 3 Children + 3 Dragons
Max Cards
Max Card Holder
FREE
Max Card holders receive free admission to Jarrow Hall
Max Card Adult
£8.50
For Max Card holders, this ticket offers discounted admission for adults.
Max Card Concession/Child
£5.50
For Max Card holders and provides discounted admission for concession holders and children.
Gift Aid:
If you are a UK taxpayer, you can support us through Gift Aid* at no extra cost to you.
Please note:
Tickets are non-refundable as they are valid for 12 months from purchase.
During term time weekdays, school groups may have exclusive access to Thirlings Hall (the largest recreated building). For access to Thirlings Hall, we recommend coming in the afternoon.
Additional Information:
Carers accompanying a paying customer who needs support to access the site and children 4 and under enjoy free admission.
Max Card holders receive £1 off for up to two additional attendees (adult or child) in addition to free admission. Use the promotional code MAXCARD when booking online (separate from the free carer offer).
Gift Aid allows us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give, supporting our charity’s work. Please complete the Gift Aid declaration on our checkout form.
***Proof dated within the last 12 months may be required.