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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 84
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Featured Events
Spotlight Tour - The Bowes Museum
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Talks
Barnard Castle
A friendly and informative introduction to an exhibition, the collection or building. Led by The Bowes Museum’s team of Visitor Attendants, Curators and Volunteer Tour Guides, join us for an informal 30-minute tour, everyday at 11:00 to find out…
Dates
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- 2 Jan 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 11:00 -
Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with the Museum’s team of artists, makers and designers in the Create Space.
Dates
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- 4 Jan 2025to3 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
From Joséphine Bowes Trendsetters and Trailblazers - The Bowes Museum
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Celebrating the 200th anniversary and artistic vision of museum co-founder, Joséphine Bowes.
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- 8 Feb 2025to29 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Discover the timeless elegance, craftsmanship and innovation of Joséphine Bowes’ textile collection.
Dates
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- 22 Mar 2025to1 Mar 2026
Artist Makers: Fabulous Fans - The Bowes Museum
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Type:
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Be inspired to create your own fabulous fan using decorative and intricate style illustrations from the Rococo era.
Dates
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- 3 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Spring Garden Fair at Raby Castle
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Children/Family events
Staindrop
Join us this May Bank Holiday for the Raby Spring Garden Fair, a celebration of the garden’s reawakening after its winter slumber as spring breathes new life into the landscape.
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- 3 May 2025to5 May 2025
Still Life Workshop with Zoe Allen - The Bowes Museum
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Workshop
Barnard Castle
Join artist and curator Zoe Allen for a captivating 2-hour still life class held in the magnificent picture galleries. Inspire the artist in you as you experiment with new techniques, refine your skills, and draw inspiration from The Bowes Museum’s…
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- 3 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Raby Through the Lens
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Participatory Event
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Join us for Raby Through The Lens, a relaxed and welcoming photography social held on the first Tuesday of every month.
Dates
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- 6 May 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 3 June 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 1 July 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
A Guided Bluebell Walk at Raby Castle
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Guided Walk
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Experience the enchanting beauty of spring with the Bluebell Walk at Raby Castle. Wander through the castle’s picturesque woodlands, where vibrant carpets of bluebells create a breath-taking natural display.
Dates
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- 8 May 2025to11 May 2025Open 11:00 -
Artist Makers: Betty Brown - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Artist Betty Brown will be using the collection to inspire the imagination in this creative Spring workshop.
Dates
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- 10 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Needle & Nature Landscape Embroidery Workshop
Type
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Workshop
Staindrop
Create Your Own Beautiful Hand-Embroidered Landscape.
Dates
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- 10 May 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00
Surreal Life Drawing with Daisy Collingridge - The Bowes Museum
Type
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Workshop
Barnard Castle
Experience life drawing like never before with acclaimed artist Daisy Collingridge. In this unique workshop, the model wears one of Collingridge’s surreal textile suit sculptures, like the quilted artwork, Bodyscape (2023), featured in the…
Venue
Dates
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- 10 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Morning Sound Bath and Meditation at Raby Castle
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Wellness Event
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Experience a profound and restorative Sound Bath & Meditation session under the expert guidance of Stephen, a highly qualified meditation instructor, set within the tranquil and historic surroundings of Raby Castle. This one-hour session offers an…
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- 11 May 2025Open 10:00 -
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- 15 June 2025Open 10:00 -
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- 6 July 2025Open 10:00 -
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- 12 Oct 2025Open 10:00 -
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- 8 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
Be You at The Bowes - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Talks
Barnard Castle
Be You @ The Bowes is a LGBTQIA+ co-production working group is the first of its kind at the Museum, teaming up with regional partners and working as a community to learn from one another and grow together.
Dates
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- 13 May 2025
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- 27 May 2025
Discover the Beauty of Art at Raby Castle
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Exhibition
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Take a moment to slow down, breathe, and immerse yourself in the captivating world of art at Raby Castle. Our new programme invites you to step away from the hustle and bustle and spend an hour truly connecting with the artworks in our collection.…
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- 15 May 2025
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- 10 June 2025
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- 7 July 2025
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- 5 Aug 2025
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- 2 Sept 2025
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- 7 Oct 2025
Exhibiting Artist Talks: Charlotte Hodes - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Talks
Barnard Castle
Join artist, Charlotte Hodes to learn about her art practice and how art collections and archives are an inspirational source for her projects.
Venue
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- 24 May 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
Seed Bombs - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Workshop
Barnard Castle
Join this engaging, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own pollinator-friendly seed bomb using native seeds to take home with you.
Dates
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- 26 May 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Gather with us in an outdoor-inspired campsite in the Conversation Gallery. Discover the fascinating world of wildlife in the parkland, delve into the natural wonders that influenced some of the museum’s treasures and play games inspired by the…
Dates
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- 27 May 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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- 30 May 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle
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Nature
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Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle’s extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park’s history.
Dates
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- 28 May 2025Open 10:30 -
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- 25 June 2025Open 10:30 -
Bug Club - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join us as we investigate the effects of insects on collection items.
Dates
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- 29 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
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