The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Tel: +44 01833 690606
OnlineBooking
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Day Ticket | £17.50 per person per day |
Local Membership | £12.50 per ticket type |
Membership | £14.50 per ticket type |
Under 18 | Free |
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 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
TripAdvisor

- Travelers Choice 2022
- Excellent1154
- Very Good454
- Average131
- Poor39
- Terrible26
Recent Reviews:
- EJ152Trip Type:Friends getawayExtraordinary collection in a gracious and substantial building.Tuesday, 14th March 2023A real find and a treasure. Spacious and full of surprises, charming cafe (booking is wise), and well chosen merchandise on sale in the shop. Read full review
- World_roaming_leccyLincoln, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGlad I've been but won't be returning in a hurryWednesday, 15th March 2023I've driven past this place several times and always wanted to go in. The building itself is very grand and inviting. The admission price of £12.50 for the year (if local) isn't bad in today's... Read full review
- ClaireRocks84Darlington, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyFirm favourite since my childhoodMonday, 20th March 2023I have visited Bowes museum plenty of times over my years. The silver swan is a must see. As well as the Bowes Family collections they collected over the years. It’s fascinating. 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
2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) | ||
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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 1000-1630. Shop opening 1000-1645.