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Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum
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Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum — Grade I listed wall in County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum is a place of interest in North-East England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency. Postcode area DL12.
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Official information
The Terrace Walls and Steps, along with the Heraldic Beasts, are located to the south of The Bowes Museum. Visitors can explore the museum's extensive collections and exhibitions, which include art, fashion, and design.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Terrace Walls and Steps, along with Heraldic Beasts, are located to the south of Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, North-East England. This Grade I listed building is situated within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.5417, -1.9155
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Barnard Castle
- Postcode
- DL12 8NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Phone
- +44 1833 690606
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529861 (CC0)
- commons: Bowes Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum?
- Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 8NP), in the parish of Barnard Castle.
- What is Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum?
- Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum — Grade I listed wall in County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 8NP.
- Is Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum a listed building?
- Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 8NP. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.