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S&DR200 Festival
The Bowes Museum
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Newgate
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Tel: +44 01833 690606
OnlineBooking
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Day Ticket | £19.00 per person per day |
| Day Ticket with Gift Aid | £20.90 per person per day |
| Local Membership | £16.00 per ticket type |
| Membership | £18.00 per ticket type |
| Under 18s, students and carers | Free |
Enjoy unlimited entry at The Bowes Museum and temporary exhibitions all year around.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016 - Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021 - Visit England
VisitEngland Award Quality Food and Drink 2023 2023 - Visit England
Visitor Ready 2024
TripAdvisor
- Excellent1192
- Very Good465
- Average134
- Poor39
- Terrible28
Recent Reviews:
- RelaxedchilledKendal, United KingdomBowes Museum, heritage week
Friday, 18th October 2024Went to the Bowes Museum as part of the Sept heritage week. A brilliant day out. Staff welcoming and advised on what there was to see and timing of The Swan. The exhibition of Lowry and the other... Read full review - Wendy SCounty Durham, United KingdomOverall good
Thursday, 31st October 2024Overall, a wonderful place and an asset to the town. May I suggest that if the silver swan experience is billed at 2pm, for example, it operates at that time, with the talk on the subject for anyone... Read full review - bpurhamDurham, United KingdomQuiet mid-week cultureSunday, 17th November 2024First time visit since we went with the kids... Spent a fantastic 3 hours wandering round - loads to see and they offer free talks each day. So much more to learn than I remember from earlier... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facility for service dogs
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking Onsite
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Closed 25, 26 Dec & 1 Jan. Cafe opening 10:00-16:30 (last orders 4pm). Shop opening 10:00-16:30.
Highlights...
Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum, Barnard CastleWith Cafe Bowes' spacious dining room and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside you can relax, unwind and enjoy the delights of the menu.
Barnard Castle, Barnard CastleBarnard Castle is the historic, 'must-see' European market town.
Weddings at The Bowes Museum, Barnard CastleThe Bowes Museum is set in the historic market town of Barnard Castle in the breathtaking Durham Dales, surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland, it is an inspirational, intimate venue to relax and celebrate your special day.
The Bowes Museum Shop, Barnard CastleOur fabulous gift shop provides a wide range of products many of which take inspiration from the museum's collections. The range includes books, greetings cards and postcards, stationery, homeware, jewellery, children’s gifts and much more.
