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The Bowes Museum
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£5.00
Newgate
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Tel: +44 01833 690606
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 1 Adult and up to 4 children | £16.00 per ticket type |
| 2 Adults and up to 4 children | £30.00 per ticket type |
| Adult Anuual Pass | £14.00 per ticket type |
| Concession Annual Pass | £12.00 per ticket type |
| Students (on production of Student Card) | £6.00 per ticket type |
| Under 18 | £5.00 per ticket type |
Enjoy unlimited entry at The Bowes Museum and temporary exhibitions all year around.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2019 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent1060
- Very Good430
- Average121
- Poor37
- Terrible21
Recent Reviews:
- 2frompembsAberfoyleTrip Type:CouplesLoved it
Friday, 22nd November 2019What a wonderful place, saw the Norman Cornish exhibition as well as all the art. Hi light of the day had to be the Silver swan performance. Great restaurant serving delicious food. Very friendly... Read full review - Dusty861Catterick, United KingdomA window into a different world.
Friday, 22nd November 2019Very nice for a day visit. Some wonderful artifacts and attractions. A must for those interested in porcelain and pottery. The moving swan is a most intriguing object which will surprise and... Read full review - Vicky CSunderland, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilySanta's workshop and grotto
Saturday, 7th December 2019Lovely place the museum is fantastic! Visited Bowes for the Santa experience which included a visit to the workshop prior to seeing Santa. In the workshop there was making your own bauble and some... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Closed 25 & 26 Dec, 1 Jan. Cafe opening 1000-1630. Shop opening 1000-1645.
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Norman Cornish - The Definitive Collection: The Bowes MuseumThis major retrospective tells the story of his enduring career with the most comprehensive collection of his work ever assembled, including a number of previously unseen pieces.- more info
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The Power And The Virtue: Guido Reni's Death Of Lucretia at The Bowes MuseumThis is the first exhibition outside London dedicated to the Italian Baroque master Guido Reni, presenting the artist and his relevance in Western art history.- more info
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Christmas at BowesLet the magic of Christmas truly come to life and behold our collection as a fantastic array of displays and installations to create a narration around Christmas.- more info
Sunday, 1st December 2019 - Sunday, 22nd December 2019
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