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Where to find Santa in Durham 2024
The Bowes Museum
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£0.00
Newgate
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Tel: +44 01833 690606
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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
- Excellent1198
- Very Good464
- Average134
- Poor39
- Terrible28
Recent Reviews:
- alisondW2864SZDON'T MISS!
Sunday, 5th January 2025Spent one if the best afternoons of my life here! Vivienne Westwood exhibit was iconic and the Lowry/Cornish section was perfectly done. We were so interested in everything they had to throw us out... Read full review - LilRach1York, United KingdomGreat museumSunday, 5th January 2025Brilliant museum, great collection of everything really. Highlights were the clothing exhibition, the Cornish/Lowry exhibit and the silver swan. I thought the information signage in the museum about... Read full review
- Jane LChristmas FayreWednesday, 8th January 2025We went to the Christmas Fair which was fabulous and very Christmasy! The staff greeted everybody at the entrance and explained the layout of the Fayre. A great selection of stalls with lots of local... 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
| Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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.
