The Bowes Museum

Newgate
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP

Tel: +44 01833 690606

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Opening Times

2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday10:00 - 17:00

* The museum is open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm. Except for 3 days : 24th December, 25th December and 1st January

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Access Statement - Please see below
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • Free/Discounted Meals for Coach Driver

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point
  • Coach Parking Onsite - We do offer coach parking. please contact on site team for details

Provider Facilities

  • Groups: Max Group Size - 100
  • Groups: Min Group Size - 12

Travel & Trade

  • Free/Discounted Entry for Coach Driver
  • Free/Discounted Entry for Tour Guide
  • Groups: Average Length of Visit - 3 hours.
  • Groups: Concessions for Coach Driver, Group Organiser, Tour Guide or Group Supervisor(s)
  • Groups: Discounts Available

Access Information

Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS VB Attraction
VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards

  • Visit EnglandQuality Assured Visitor Attraction Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
  • Regional and MiscellaneousTripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Map & Directions

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