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Kynren – The Storied Lands
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
- Excellent1202
- Very Good464
- Average134
- Poor39
- Terrible28
Recent Reviews:
- PJA01Kyrenia District, CyprusBowes Museum Visit
Tuesday, 4th February 2025The staff were fantastic, very knowledgeable and helpful especially Patrick, Oliver and Leah who were so passionate about the museum. Read full review - 450gilliantTrip Type:CouplesThe Silver Swan has to be seenThursday, 20th February 2025The Silver Swan is absolutely amazing! It has to be seen. It moves at 2.00 every day.Lots of very beautiful art and artefacts. Read full review
- 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
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.
