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

- Excellent1219
- Very Good466
- Average135
- Poor39
- Terrible28
Recent Reviews:
- 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
- IL0veH0telsCounty DurhamA Magnificent French Château in the Heart of TeesdaleSaturday, 11th October 2025The Bowes Museum is nothing short of breathtaking — a magnificent French-style château standing proudly in the beautiful countryside of Barnard Castle, surrounded by immaculate grounds and rich... Read full review
- ColinandEleanorMelbourne, Australiawell worth a visitSaturday, 11th October 2025We'd seen some of this on TV and it exceeded what we expected. The exhibits are far more esoteric and diverse, the formal gardens were very attractive and the staff friendly and informative. If you... 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.