Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Tel: +44 01833 690606
Awards
- Visit England
Visitor Ready 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
TripAdvisor

- Excellent1218
- Very Good465
- Average135
- Poor39
- Terrible28
Recent Reviews:
- OhtoholidayCumbria, United KingdomSo glad I visited this wonderful home full of joyMonday, 15th September 2025Driven by so many times but this time stopped by. I am so pleased we did. The swan was so beautiful and the history behind it fascinating. Where did she go for all those years. The cafe is great... Read full review
- jacquelinemK1579YZYork, United KingdomA great museum, lots of space and good childrens areas.Monday, 22nd September 2025We visited the museum on Saturday. It is a huge museum with lots of exhibitions to keep you entertained for a good few hours! We saw the automoton swan in action, which was well worth a watch. If you... Read full review
- annettef978Harvington, United KingdomNot to be missed…Tuesday, 30th September 2025What a stunning place to visit! The story of Joséphine and her husband John is both romantic and inspiring, and led to this extraordinary collection housed in a stunning French château-like museum... Read full review
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Access Information
Opening Times
2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* Opens from 10am, hot lunches 12-3pm with last orders at 4.30pm.