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Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Tel: +44 01833 690606
Awards
- Visit England
Visitor Ready 2024 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
TripAdvisor
- Excellent1204
- Very Good464
- Average134
- Poor39
- Terrible28
Recent Reviews:
- Culture291464Trip Type:FamilyBeautiful Museum. Worth a visit!
Wednesday, 26th February 2025I visited the museum at the weekend with my daughter who had a particular interest in the fashion & textiles gallery. She was attending the vivienne westwood workshop and thoroughly enjoyed it. I... Read full review - Angus LNewcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomWell worth a visitSunday, 23rd March 2025Plenty of free parking at the site, not too far from the town's main street. First we went around the woodland walk in the enclosure - lot's of lovely bird sounds. Lunchtime in the café was super... Read full review
- FarAway60942131867Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesA striking and interesting museum with great staffSaturday, 29th March 2025A really great museum. The building has a striking profile in the middle of Northern England, but is full of interesting items which are well labelled. The oft mentioned Swan is the highlight, and... Read full review
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* Opens from 10am, hot lunches 12-3pm with last orders at 4.30pm.
Highlights...
The Bowes Museum, Barnard CastleThere’s always something great to see and do at The Bowes Museum. With more than 50,000 items in this Museum of artists, designers and makers, there are treasures at every turn.
Venue Hire, Barnard CastleThe Bowes Museum is set in the historic market town of Barnard Castle in the breath taking Durham Dales, surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland, it is an inspirational and aesthetic venue for multiple uses.
From Joséphine Bowes: Trendsetters and Trailblazers, Barnard CastleA 200th anniversary exhibition celebrating the legacy of Joséphine Bowes and her creative vision.
The Bowes Museum Shop, Barnard CastleExplore our shop, where you'll find the perfect souvenir or special gift. Our selection includes art books, toys, crafts, beautiful cards, and tasty confectionery. We also offer handmade jewellery and ceramics, allowing you to take home a unique piece of art.
