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The Bowes Museum

The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Other / Multiple

Enjoy a fantastic free day out with family and friends at The Bowes Museum and celebrate England’s largest festival of history and culture, Heritage Open Days. There are exhibitions to discover, 22 galleries and a large parkland to explore.

There is something for everyone at The Bowes Museum on the weekend of 12 and 13 September 2026. Free entry for all. Across the weekend, there are many opportunities for creativity and play for all ages. Check our website What's On pages to find out what is happening.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
1000-1700
Sunday 13 September:
1000-1700

Location & directions

The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP

Directions:
Plenty of parking spaces in the grounds and EV chargers are available. Additional on street parking near by. A short walk from the centre of Barnard Castle approximately10-15 minutes walk. What3Words: legroom.crest.contacts. More details are here https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/visit/
Contact on day:
Sally Pearson
Telephone number:
+441833690606

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Please contact for us for any specific requirements so that we can help to make your visit enjoyable. Telephone 01833 690606

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