Bowes Castle

Bowes Castle
Bowes
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9HP

Tel: +44 0870 333 1181

Travel Directions

Awards

  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
Overview

Type: Castle / Fort

The massive ruins of Henry II's 12thC tower keep, set within the earthworks of a Roman fort guarding the strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines.

Opening Times

01/04/2010 - 31/03/2011

* Open all year, daily, at any reasonable time.

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
All TypesFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Awards

  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

Road Directions

In Bowes village, off A66; 4 miles west of Barnard Castle town.

Public Transport Directions

Bus: Hodgson's 72, 574 from Barnard Castle.

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Provider Features

  • In countryside

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted

Provider Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted - Dogs allowed on leads.
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