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Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum

The Bowes Museum
Newgate
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP

Tel: +44 01833 690606

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Add Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

Creative workshops for children of all ages at The Bowes Museum this summer.

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All activities are included with admission or Membership, and under 18s and full-time students always go free.

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Season (18 July 2026 - 30 Aug 2026)
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Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

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