The Bowes Museum

Newgate
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP

Tel: +44 01833 690606

Add The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

An external image of The Bowes Museum

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

TripAdvisor

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

Recently Viewed

  1. Durham Cricket

    Type

    Business Conference Venue

    Host your next event at Banks Homes Riverside Stadium, whether you are looking for private function…

  2. Stargazing at the Lord Crewe - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

    Type

    Stargazing Events

    ​​​​​​Are we alone in the universe? This question has fascinated humans for a long time, and it has…

  3. Hardwick Hall Hotel - Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill

    Type

    Restaurant

    **County Durham's largest outdoor beer garden now open at Hardwick Hall Hotel!**

    Make your way…