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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 100
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Featured Events
Spotlight Tour - The Bowes Museum
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Talks
Barnard Castle
A friendly and informative introduction to an exhibition, the collection or building. Led by The Bowes Museum’s team of Visitor Attendants, Curators and Volunteer Tour Guides, join us for an informal 30-minute tour, everyday at 11:00 to find out…
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- 2 Jan 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 11:00 -
Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with the Museum’s team of artists, makers and designers in the Create Space.
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- 4 Jan 2025to3 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
From Joséphine Bowes Trendsetters and Trailblazers - The Bowes Museum
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Celebrating the 200th anniversary and artistic vision of museum co-founder, Joséphine Bowes.
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- 8 Feb 2025to29 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Discover the timeless elegance, craftsmanship and innovation of Joséphine Bowes’ textile collection.
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- 22 Mar 2025to31 Mar 2026
Deadly Beauty from the Medicine Box Trail - The Bowes Museum
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Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Embark on a journey through The Bowes Museum’s galleries to learn about blood-curdling botanicals and tragic tales of the past.
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- 1 May 2025to30 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Explore The Bowes Museum’s collection through a different lens and learn about the stories and emotions objects hold through the lived experiences of those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
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- 1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Parkland Play - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Explore the museum with our spotting and drawing activities and enjoy our outside spaces with the Pocket Parkland Playbook, specially designed to help you get creative with the natural materials around you. All available from reception.
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- 1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Sensory Packs - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
To ensure everyone can fully enjoy their museum experience, we’ve collaborated with three local schools from across County Durham to create new sensory packs designed to enhance your visit.
Please ask at Reception if you would like to borrow a…Dates
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- 1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
Artist Makers: Fantasy Fashion
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Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Let your imagination run wild in this fashion collage workshop and use mannequin templates to design your dream outfit by layering and shaping vibrant coloured papers.
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- 24 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Exhibiting Artist Talks: Charlotte Hodes - The Bowes Museum
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Talks
Barnard Castle
Join artist, Charlotte Hodes to learn about her art practice and how art collections and archives are an inspirational source for her projects.
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- 24 May 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
May Half Term - The Bowes Museum
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Family Fun
Barnard Castle
School’s out! This May half term, dive into a fantastic programme of free activities included within admission, inspired by The Bowes Museum’s wonderful collection, nature in the parkland and exclusive exhibitions.
Dates
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- 24 May 2025to1 June 2025
Seed Bombs - The Bowes Museum
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Workshop
Barnard Castle
Join this engaging, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own pollinator-friendly seed bomb using native seeds to take home with you.
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- 26 May 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
Be You at The Bowes - The Bowes Museum
Type
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Talks
Barnard Castle
Be You at The Bowes is a LGBTQIA+ co-production working group is the first of its kind at the Museum, teaming up with regional partners and working as a community to learn from one another and grow together. The group will investigate…
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- 27 May 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 27 May 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 10 June 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 24 June 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 8 July 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 22 July 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 5 Aug 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 19 Aug 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 2 Sept 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 16 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 30 Sept 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 14 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 28 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 11 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 25 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 9 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Gather with us in an outdoor-inspired campsite in the Conversation Gallery. Discover the fascinating world of wildlife in the parkland, delve into the natural wonders that influenced some of the museum’s treasures and play games inspired by the…
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- 27 May 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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- 30 May 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
Artist Makers: Natural Creations
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Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Take inspiration from shapes and textures in the parkland and create an outdoor-inspired collage using natural materials to highlight the importance of caring for our outdoor spaces and wildlife.
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- 28 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle
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Type:
Nature
Staindrop
Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle’s extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park’s history.
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- 28 May 2025Open 10:30 -
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- 25 June 2025Open 10:30 -
Bug Club - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join us as we investigate the effects of insects on collection items.
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- 29 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
LGBTQIA+ Tour
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Explore the Bowes’ collection in a captivating new tour for 2025, highlighting a selection of objects and artworks with LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) stories spanning from Ancient Greece to the 20th…
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- 30 May 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
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- 27 June 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
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- 25 July 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
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- 29 Aug 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
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- 26 Sept 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
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- 31 Oct 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
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- 28 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
Raby Through the Lens
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Participatory Event
Staindrop
Join us for Raby Through The Lens, a relaxed and welcoming photography social held on the first Tuesday of every month.
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- 3 June 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 1 July 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
Spotlight Tour - Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Join Rachel Whitworth, Curator of Fashion & Textiles for an insightful introduction to the new Joséphine: A Woman of Taste and Fashion exhibition.
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- 5 June 2025Open 11:00 - 11:30
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- 10 July 2025Open 11:00 - 11:30
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- 14 July 2025Open 11:00 - 11:30
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- 18 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 11:30
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- 23 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 11:30
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- 27 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 11:30
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- 5 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 11:30
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