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Next Stop: Amazing Days
Bowes Castle
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Bowes
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9HP
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9HP
Tel: +44 0870 333 1181
Book Tickets
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| All Types | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent14
- Very Good27
- Average17
- Poor1
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- Karen LBromley, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesOnly a short visit required
Monday, 8th May 2023If you’re driving through Bowes, which is pretty enough, then it’ll probably be worth a quick look. But, seriously, don’t go out of your way. Historical? Yes. Much to it? No. The views around are... Read full review - Hillary SWigan, United KingdomCastle ruins hidden away
Sunday, 6th August 2023These castle ruins can be accessed from a backroad behind the parish church (park on main street of village and walk through). The stone castle was originally built within the perimeter of a Roman... Read full review - KerryLaidlawLovely peaceful location
Sunday, 30th March 2025We stopped off here for a quick break on our drive up to Scotland. A lovely little area and smaller site to explore. Only negative is EH site mentions the village has public toilets but after 30... Read full review
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Car Parking Offsite - The closest car park can be found in Bowes Village.
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs on leads are welcome.
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* Open all year, daily, at any reasonable time during daylight hours.
Highlights...
Auckland Palace Deer House and Park, Bishop AucklandA charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.
Egglestone Abbey, Barnard CastleCharming ruins of Premonstratensian Abbey and picnic area in a picturesque location on the River Tees.
Finchale Priory, BrassideThe very extensive remains of a 13thC priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage.
Barnard Castle, Barnard CastleA spectacular fortress set on a high rock above the market town, Barnard Castle takes you back to the 12th century. Spot Richard III’s boar emblem carving, enjoy the sensory garden and stunning views of this riverside location.
Derwentcote Steel Furnace, Hamsterley CollieryBuilt in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace to have survived in Britain.
