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Where to find Santa in Durham 2024
The Bowes Museum
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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
- Excellent1194
- Very Good464
- Average134
- Poor39
- Terrible28
Recent Reviews:
- bpurhamDurham, United KingdomQuiet mid-week culture
Sunday, 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 - Jeremy SDarlington, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesEverything was perfectFriday, 22nd November 2024We visited , ostensibly to view the Lowry and Cornish Exhibition. We enjoyed a very tasty hearty soup in the cafe. Good Gluten Free cakes on offer too. The exhibition was wonderful as was the... Read full review
- Excursion55290550727Brilliant art a gem.Friday, 29th November 2024Went to see the Kith and Kinship art exhibition which was so well curated. I know the Bowes well but every time some object jumps out at me. It is a treasure box of art. The staff are friendly and... 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 |
| 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.
