Welcome to Jarrow

Jarrow is a town located in the metropolitan borough of South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. It is situated on the south bank of the River Tyne, approximately 8 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne. Jarrow has a rich history, dating back to the 8th century when it was a monastery founded by St. Paulinus. In the 19th century, Jarrow became a major industrial center, with shipbuilding, coal mining, and engineering being the main industries. Today, Jarrow is a bustling town with a population of around 30,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Jarrow is the Jarrow Hall Anglo-Saxon Farm, Village, and Bede Museum. The museum is dedicated to the life and times of the Venerable Bede, an Anglo-Saxon monk who lived in Jarrow in the 7th and 8th centuries. The museum features interactive exhibits, reconstructed Anglo-Saxon buildings, and a working farm. Visitors can learn about the daily life of the Anglo-Saxons, their customs, and their beliefs.

Another popular attraction in Jarrow is the St. Paul's Church, which dates back to the 7th century. The church is one of the oldest in England and is believed to have been founded by St. Paulinus. The church has undergone several renovations over the years, but it still retains its original Anglo-Saxon architecture. Visitors can admire the intricate carvings on the stone pillars and the beautiful stained-glass windows.

Jarrow is also home to several parks and green spaces, including the Jarrow Park and the Bede's World Park. These parks offer a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the town and are perfect for picnics, walks, and outdoor activities. Overall, Jarrow is a town with a rich history, beautiful landmarks, and plenty of green spaces, making it a great place to visit or live.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Moya Rooney	Harold Street Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 3AJ 1914898218 School Website
Dunn Street Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Burden	Staple Road Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 3QL 01914836619 School Website
Epinay Business And Enterprise School Foundation Special School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Rue	Clervaux Terrace Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 5UP 01914898949 School Website
Clervaux Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Miss Jenny Parker	Clervaux Terrace Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 5UP 01914897358 School Website
Jarrow Cross C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Mcbeth	Borough Road Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 5UW 01914898354 School Website
Jarrow School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Jill Gillies	Field Terrace Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 5PR 01914283200 School Website
Groundwork South Tyneside And Newcastle Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-24 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Watts	Eco Centre, Windmill Way Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 1HG 1914281144 School Website
St Oswalds C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Smith	St Oswald's Road Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 1HT 01914832844 School Website
Valley View Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs G D Jeynes	Valley View Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 5QY 01914893143 School Website
Bede Burn Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Smith	Dene Terrace Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 5NJ 01914897376 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 3.49 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 4.96 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 5.38 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 6.48 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 6.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dream Day Cars 0191 456 0488 75 Newcastle Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 9AA 1.19 Miles
Hadrian Cabs 0191 263 7575 Howdon Lane, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 0BD 1.22 Miles
Arrow Taxis 0191 428 1122 Calf Close House, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear, NE32 4SX 1.33 Miles
Greyhound Taxis 0191 428 1007 Calf Close Lane, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear, NE32 4SS 1.37 Miles
West Side Taxis 0191 456 4411 197 Winskell Rd, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 9RY 1.46 Miles
Whitburn Taxis 0191 456 4411 143 Winskell Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 9RY 1.46 Miles
Express Taxis 0191 483 7777 1 St Johns Avenue, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear, NE31 2TY 1.53 Miles
Hebburn Taxis 0191 422 3333 68A William Street, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear, NE31 1BZ 1.55 Miles
V R Executive 0191 456 3937 21 Honeysuckle Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0BJ 1.57 Miles
The Nook Taxis 0191 454 7777 103A Hudson Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0AG 1.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Monkton Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Collection Today available until:12:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Morrisons The Viking Centre - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clayton Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jarrow Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Croft Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellison Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salcombe Avenue - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bede Burn Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Hill Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Albert Road Surgery 0191 3009659	Albert Road Surgery 118 Albert Road Jarrow Tyne & Wear NE32 5AG
The G.P.Suite 0191 4028078	G.P.Suite The Palmer Community Hpl Wear Street, Jarrow Tyne & Wear NE32 3UX
East Wing Practice 0191 4028075	East Wing Surgery Palmer Community Hospital Wear Street,Jarrow Tyne & Wear NE32 3UX
Dr Vis-Nathan 0191 4280606	The Medical Centre Wear Street Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 3JN
Mayfield Medical Group 0191 4897183	Mayfield Medical Group Park Road Jarrow Tyne & Wear NE32 5SE

Local Stores

Mortimer Road - South Shields
Mortimer Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE34 0RU
0191 4967294
Store Website
2.39 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Simonside
NEWCASTLE ROAD
SOUTH SHEILDS
SOUTH SHEILDS
NE34 9QE
01914543508
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blythman &Amp; Partners
Blythman &Amp; Partners Ltd 2 Park Road Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 2UL 0191 4280300 blythmans6@btconnect.com Website 1.38 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
12 Tynemouth Road Howdon Tyne And Wear NE28 0LF 0191 262 8432 info@westwayvets.com Website 1.46 miles
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Vets On The Meowve Ltd
Unit 21 Mandale Park Wallsend Road North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 7FN 0191 466 1440 tyneandwear@vetsonthemeowe.com Website 1.47 miles

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Blythman &Amp; Partners
31 Boldon Lane South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 0AR 0191 456 4209 blythmans4@btconnect.com Website 1.75 miles
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Westway Veterinary Centres Limited T/A Willows Veterinary Centre Ltd
2 Stanhope Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4BU 0191 456 3366 sswillowsvet@hotmail.co.uk 2.15 miles
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South Shields Quays Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1, Station Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 1RD 0191 496 9700 southshieldsquays@vets4pets.com 2.19 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Northumberland Park
Most Pavements Are Ok, But Can Be Quite Muddy. Will Likely Meet Other Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Small Duck Pond And Play Area For Children. The Two Roads On Either Side Of The Park Are Quite Busy So Make Sure You Put Your Dog Back On Lead Well Before Exiting Park. 35 Park Terrace North Lancashire SHIELDS NE30 3.18 miles North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd

Location what3words extra.select.curry

Rising Sun Countryside Park
Park With 400 Acres Of Open Space Including A Nature Reserve, Grassland, Woodland Areas And A Lake. Rising Sun Countryside Centre Cafe Whitley Road Newcastle Lancashire UPON TYNE 3.38 miles

Location what3words sweetener.digs.pokers

Wagon Ways
A Lovely Walk Through The Wagon Ways, Leading From Monkseaton To Seaton Deleval. Approx. 7 Miles There And Back. 3 Front St Lancashire 4.55 miles Follow The Wagon Ways From Churchill Playing Fields Through To Seaton Deleval!

Location what3words video.noting.posed

Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 4.83 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

Jesmond Dene Park
Beautiful Victorian Park In The Center Of The Jesmond Area Of Newcastle. Part Of The Ouseburn Parks Area This Park Is A Shining Example Of Victorian Splendor And The Creation Of William Armstrong The Master Industrialist. There Are Numerous Paths And Levels For All Abilities With Waterfalls And Historic Buildings With Excellent Signage And Almost All Accessible To Wheelchairs Or Scooters. Coffee Shop And Gifts With A Petting Zoo Area Are All Available With Free Unrestricted Parking Everyday. Also Surrounded By 3 Other Park Areas Of Equal Beauty With Facilities Of Their Own. Fantastic All Year Round 89 Osborne Rd Lancashire 4.91 miles

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Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 6.22 miles

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Weather Forecast

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