Museums · North East England
The Bowes Museum
In or near Startforth.
The Bowes Museum — a museum in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Bowes Museum is a museum located in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Bowes Museum is a cultural institution showcasing a diverse collection of art, fashion, and design. Visitors can explore various exhibitions, including works by notable artists and themed displays, as well as enjoy family-friendly activities in its beautiful parkland.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bowes Museum is located in North-East England, postcode DL12. It is a prominent museum known for its extensive collection of fine and decorative arts. The building itself is a striking example of French château architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5420, -1.9156
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Barnard Castle
- Postcode
- DL12 8NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Phone
- +44 1833 690606
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/185405576 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bowes Museum?
- The Bowes Museum is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 8NP), in the parish of Barnard Castle.
- What is The Bowes Museum?
- The Bowes Museum — a museum in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Bowes Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 8NP.
- Is The Bowes Museum a protected site?
- Yes — The Bowes Museum is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Bowes Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 8NP. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.