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The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Tel: +44 01833 690606
A magnificent French Chateau created in the late 19th Century by John and Josephine Bowes, housing internationally renowned collections of European fine and decorative arts spanning five centuries. The permanent collections comprise works by artists such as Canaletto, El Greco, Courbet and Turner, and contain one of Britains most extensive collections of ceramics, including Italian Maiolica and Sevres Porcelain. Its iconic Silver Swan, an 18th Century musical automaton plays every day at 2pm.
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2012
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| 2013 (02/01/2013 - 31/12/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
* Closed 25 & 26 Dec, 1 Jan. Cafe opening 10-1630. Shop opening 10-1645.
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