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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 79
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Leila Anderson's Seasons (2003 – 2023) - Exhibition at The Bowes Museum
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
The Bowes Museum is thrilled to announce the installation of four contemporary quilts by local maker Leila Anderson in the Fashion & Textile Gallery. These quilts will be on public display until early March 2025, marking the completion of a series…
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- 30 June 2024to2 Mar 2025
Michael McCormack Exhibition at The Bowes Museum
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
North East artist, Michael James McCormack (b.1996) has been commissioned to create three pieces of work in response to The Bowes Museum’s collection that will appear on flagpoles on the terrace at the front of the Museum in Barnard Castle.
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- 27 July 2024to9 Feb 2025
Spotlight Tour - The Bowes Museum
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Talks
Barnard Castle
A friendly and informative introduction to an exhibition, the collection or building. Led by The Bowes Museum’s team of Visitor Attendants, Curators and Volunteer Tour Guides, join us for an informal 30-minute tour, everyday at 11:00 to find out…
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- 2 Jan 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 11:00 -
Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall
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Dark Skies
Forest-in-Teesdale
Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in County Durham.
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- 3 Jan 2025to29 Mar 2026
Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with the Museum’s team of artists, makers and designers in the Create Space.
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- 4 Jan 2025to3 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
Pitman by Eliot Smith Dance - The Bowes Museum
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Dance
Barnard Castle
Experience the world of the Pitmen Painters at The Bowes Museum, the famous amateur art group from Ashington, through powerful and entertaining contemporary dance. With intimate solos, duets and dramatic ensemble dancing the work explores the hopes,…
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- 6 Feb 2025Open 19:00 - 20:15
Pitman by Eliot Smith Dance at The Bowes Museum
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Dance
Barnard Castle
Experience the world of the Pitmen Painters at The Bowes Museum, the famous amateur art group from Ashington, through powerful and entertaining contemporary dance.
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- 6 Feb 2025Open 19:00 - 20:15
Artist Makers: Spring into Nature - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join artist Jane Young as she welcomes spring in this drop-in workshop, inspired by nature and wellbeing. Jane uses mixed media to inspire, create and lead on positive environmental outcomes alongside relaxing mindfulness for all.
Recommended for…
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- 8 Feb 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
From Joséphine Bowes Trendsetters and Trailblazers - The Bowes Museum
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Celebrating the 200th anniversary and artistic vision of museum co-founder, Joséphine Bowes.
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- 8 Feb 2025to29 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
February Open Day - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join us for a free day of family-friendly activities. Enjoy a variety of events, from artist-led sessions and dance workshops with Eliot Smith Dance to themed tours, including the new LGBTQIA+ tour that highlights items from the collection. There’s…
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- 15 Feb 2025
Be You at The Bowes - The Bowes Museum
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Talks
Barnard Castle
Be You @ The Bowes is a LGBTQIA+ co-production working group is the first of its kind at the Museum, teaming up with regional partners and working as a community to learn from one another and grow together.
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- 18 Feb 2025
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- 4 Mar 2025
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- 18 Mar 2025
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- 27 May 2025
Framing Fashion Spotlight Tour - The Bowes Museum
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Talks
Barnard Castle
Join Rachel Whitworth, Curator of Fashion & Textiles for an insightful introduction to the new Vivienne Westwood exhibition, Framing Fashion. In this engaging 30-minute talk, you’ll uncover the rich history behind this captivating collection and…
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- 20 Feb 2025Open 11:00 -
Artist Makers: Jane Young - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Artist Jane Young will be using the collection to inspire the imagination in this drop-in workshop. Recommended for ages 8+.
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- 22 Feb 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Vivienne Westwood: What is a Fashion Sketchbook? - The Bowes Museum
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Workshop
Barnard Castle
Join Fashion and Textile artist Betty Brown for an inspiring workshop where you’ll take inspiration from the Framing Fashion to begin sketching your own designs on illustrated mannequins and craft your own fashion unique sketchbook.
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- 22 Feb 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Still Life Workshop with Zoe Allen - The Bowes Museum
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Workshop
Barnard Castle
Join artist and curator Zoe Allen for a captivating 2-hour still life class held in the magnificent picture galleries. Inspire the artist in you as you experiment with new techniques, refine your skills, and draw inspiration from The Bowes Museum’s…
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- 24 Feb 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
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- 24 Mar 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
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- 5 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
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- 3 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Gather with us in an outdoor-inspired campsite in the Conversation Gallery. Discover the fascinating world of wildlife in the parkland, delve into the natural wonders that influenced some of the museum’s treasures and play games inspired by the…
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- 25 Feb 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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- 28 Feb 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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- 15 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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- 18 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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- 22 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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- 25 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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- 27 May 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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- 30 May 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
Seed Bombs - The Bowes Museum
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Workshop
Barnard Castle
Join this engaging, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own pollinator-friendly seed bomb using native seeds to take home with you.
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- 25 Feb 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
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- 14 Apr 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
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- 21 Apr 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
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- 26 May 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle
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Nature
Staindrop
Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle’s extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park’s history.
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- 26 Feb 2025Open 10:30 -
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- 26 Mar 2025Open 10:30 -
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- 23 Apr 2025Open 10:30 -
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- 28 May 2025Open 10:30 -
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- 25 June 2025Open 10:30 -
Family Story Tour: Deadly Beauty - The Bowes Museum
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Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Come along for a journey through the galleries, as we explore the interesting stories and fascinating facts behind the art and objects from the Museum’s new display and trail ‘Deadly Beauty from the Medicine Box’.
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- 27 Feb 2025Various Opening Times
Nerina Pallot Live at The Bowes Museum
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Music Event
Barnard Castle
The Bowes Museum concert series kicks off with a solo concert by Nerina Pallot on 21 and 22 March 2025.
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- 21 Mar 2025to22 Mar 2025
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