Bowes Museum
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Address – Barnard Castle
Durham
DL12 8NP
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| Phone | 01833 690606 |
| Opening times |
Museum open daily except 25 & 26 Dec and 1 Jan - dawn to dusk
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| Collection/special features | The museum is a wonderful place to visit, and there is a Tree Trail which is both informative and fun |
| Dog friendly? | Assistance dogs are allowed into the museum and any dog, on a lead, is welcome in the grounds. |
| Child friendly? | Yes. Tour the museum first and let them see the automata, and they will be happy to wander the gardens afterwards. |
| Description |
The French style formal gardens to the front of the building provide a tranquil retreat from the busy museum and there are bowls greens and tennis courts and a picnic area. The fountains in the parterre garden have recently been very nicely restored and the surrounding grounds have a fine collection of mature trees. Outdoor events take place throughout the year, including a plant and produce show, a brass band contest, a food and craft festival, open-air theatre, lantern parade and Victorian Christmas Market |
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Bowes Museum photograph by Delmonti, used under a creative commons licence
