Welcome to Bowes
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Bowes - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Bowes to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Bowes as a visitor or a resident.
Whether you're staying for the night or a few days, check out the choice of local hotels.
Enjoy a great day out with the family at a tourist attraction in Bowes.
Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Bowes.
Imposing Norman stronghold, now extensive ruins standing high above the River Tees. Inclusive audio tour.Open: 1 April ‐ 30 Sept, daily 10am ‐ 1pm and 2pm ‐ 6pm.1 to 31 Oct, daily 10am ‐ 1pm and 2pm ‐ 4pm.1 Nov ‐ 31 March open Thursday to…
New family friendlsy visitor attraction planned to open in 2004. Activities and displays explore life in this rural Company Town in the mid 19th Century. Activitiesevents programme.Open: Planned to open 2004, then daily 11am ‐ 5pm.All opening subject to confirmation ‐ telephone before visiting.Cost: …
Palladian style country house, setting for Sir Walter Scotts ballad Rokeby. Unique collection of 18th Century needlepainting pictures, period furniture and interesting Print Room.Open: May Bank Holiday then each Monday and Tuesday from Spring Bank Holiday until first Tuesday in Sept incl, 2pm ‐ 5pm last…
Recreation area on River Tees with miniature railway, children's corner, 9 hole putting green, refreshments and picnic area. Day fishing permits available.Open: Easter to end of Sept daily 10am ‐ 7pm.…
Ruined 12th Century Premonstratensian Abbey in a picturesque setting above the River Tees.Open: All times dueing daylight hours.…
The Bowes was designed and purpose‐built as a public art gallery by the French architect Jules Pellechet. It opened in 1892. The Museum has public galleries on three floors. Ground Floor.Th ground floor is devoted largely to local history and archaeology, together with our popular toy display, the…
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