Bowes Museum Durham

The Bowes Museum    

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Standing proudly in the heart of Teesdale, The Bowes Museum is the vision of a pioneering woman, Joséphine Bowes and her husband John. A romantic …

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Oct 31, 2024
Overall, a wonderful place and an asset to the town. May I suggest that if the silver swan experience is billed at 2pm, for example, it operates at that time, with the talk on the subject for anyone … Full review by Wendy S
Oct 18, 2024
Went to the Bowes Museum as part of the Sept heritage week. A brilliant day out. Staff welcoming and advised on what there was to see and timing of The Swan. The exhibition of Lowry and the other art… Full review by Relaxedchilled
Oct 12, 2024
I wasn't sure what to expect from this museum that is not really where you'd expect to find a museum, but I was super impressed by the collection and by what I learned about its founders. The cafe is… Full review by hotelier229
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The Bowes Museum is an art gallery in the town of Barnard Castle, in County Durham in northern England. It was built to designs by J…
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What are the opening times and days in November
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Give them a ring , very helpful staff , during summer opened at 9am , which was surprising , expected 10 am , as are most places .
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Answer by Patricia N · Aug 27, 2023
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What's the price for OAP
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I can't really add anything to Malcolm O above apart from reiterating what a fantastic visit this is. By the way OAP is a very old fashioned and outdated term to describe Retired …
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I can't really add anything to Malcolm O above apart from reiterating what a fantastic visit this is. By the way OAP is a very old fashioned and outdated term to describe Retired people who draw their State Pension and another term used is 'concessions' I never ever want to be termed as an OAP - ever!
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Bought a family pass for 2 adults and 2 children. My partner often has to work away. Would I be able to,use my family …
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Bought a family pass for 2 adults and 2 children. My partner often has to work away. Would I be able to,use my family pass if it was just me and the children?
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I'm pretty certain you can - you might want to contact the Museum to check it out? 01833 690606 or by email (TripAdvisor won't let me put the email address in here)
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Answer by Malcolm O · May 29, 2019
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Can I take my dog in the outdoor areas of the museum?
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Yes there are large areas of parkland type areas around the museum
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What is the entrance fee for adults and children
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Adults are £14 and children under 18 are £5 (per person) Family pass for 2 adults and up to 4 children is £30 Family pass for 1 adult and up to 4 children is £16
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Answer by zara e · Feb 5, 2019
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