# The Bowes Museum

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The young as well as the young-at-heart can explore The Bowes Museum through the provision of interactive games and activities through the Museum.Grab yourselves a family group guidebook from the Reception Desk and explore the collections to your hearts' content!Events, including our ever-popular household enjoyable times and art and craft workshops happen over summer and winter at weekends and through the school holidays.The brand new Story Garden normally open regularly for stories of adventure and feats of daring do!the park that is beautiful gardens, featuring the newly exposed play area and woodland walks, are an endless way to obtain pleasure for family members visitors.The recent addition of a nature path complements our 'Bags of Fun' which have already been full of games and activities and may be enjoyed into the grounds.Both are available through the Museum's Reception Desk.From the famous Silver Swan towards the infamous two-headed calf, The Bowes Museum has lots to supply on a fun filled family members outing!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Barnard Castle, County Durham, England
- Area guide: [Durham](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/county-durham)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk, or call +441833690606
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xzw9yBFEU-TS/the-bowes-museum

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience
- Parks and Playgrounds

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

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## Nearby things to do

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## Questions and answers

### Where is The Bowes Museum?

The Bowes Museum is in Barnard Castle, County Durham.

### What activities does The Bowes Museum offer?

The Bowes Museum lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions, Experience and Parks and Playgrounds.

### What facilities does The Bowes Museum have?

The Bowes Museum lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near The Bowes Museum?

Experiences listed near The Bowes Museum on HolidayFox include Barnard Castle, Teesdale Sports Centre, Egglestone Abbey, Thorpe Farm Centre and Raby Castle.

### How do I book The Bowes Museum?

The Bowes Museum doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk, or call +441833690606.


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