The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Tel: +44 01833 690606
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Book Tickets
Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Day Ticket | £19.50 per person per day |
Day Ticket with Gift Aid | £21.45 per person per day |
Local Membership | £17.70 per ticket type |
Membership | £20.00 per ticket type |
Under 18s, students and carers | Free |
Enjoy unlimited entry at The Bowes Museum and temporary exhibitions all year around.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Visit England
VisitEngland Award Quality Food and Drink 2023 2023
- Visit England
Visitor Ready 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
TripAdvisor

- Excellent1217
- Very Good465
- Average135
- Poor39
- Terrible28
Recent Reviews:
- Anita dGlasgow, United KingdomBrilliant attractionFriday, 12th September 2025A fantastic museum to visit. Very well kept & exceptional customer care. The cafe was 5 star too. The only disappointing part of the day was the silver swan. The member of stsff had his microphone so... Read full review
- 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
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facility for service dogs
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking Onsite
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Access Information
Opening Times
Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Closed 25, 26 Dec & 1 Jan. Cafe opening 10:00-16:30 (last orders 4pm). Shop opening 10:00-16:30.