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October Family Day

Join in a day full of making and creating with plenty to see and do. With artist and dance workshops

7 Sep 2023
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Winter Market Car Parking

Winter Market onsite parking, £5 per car. If you require a free disabled parking space, please call 01833 690606 to

4 Sep 2023

Winter Market

The galleries and grounds of The Bowes Museum are once again set to come alive with the aromas, sights and

1 Sep 2023

Wycliffe Church Visit

Minibus to and from St Mary’s Church, Wycliffe, for guided tour followed by tea and scone at Cafe Bowes Tickets

31 Aug 2023
Image of a 18th century painting by Vincenzo Vita titles A Musical Party. This showcases 3 people gathered around a piano and looking at the viewer.

Music in the Galleries

Enjoy the sound of the country’s leading historical brass musicians Queen Victoria Consort Music Quintet as they explore and perform

30 Aug 2023
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Late night festive shopping

Join us after hours, for our special, free Christmas shopping event. Enjoy wandering around the collection, exploring the galleries and

30 Aug 2023
Image of an automaton created in the Cabaret Mechanical Theatre self guided workshop showing a unicorn head, lettuce and a tomato.

Automata Workshop

Make your own automaton inspired by the Silver Swan. Construct and create with recycled push-fit parts and junk box curious

8 Aug 2023
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Magic Mondays: Fun & Food

Visit The Bowes Museum and see the new Magic of The Silver Swan exhibition and take part in an Artist

1 Aug 2023

Taste of Teesdale

Enjoy a relaxed evening with the Best of Teesdale cuisine in Café Bowes. With appetizers on arrival and a delicious

31 Jul 2023
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Open Day

Wonder at thousands of objects in the collection, explore The Magic of The Silver Swan with inventiveness and playfulness at

20 Jun 2023
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Heritage Open Day

Enjoy free entry as we take part in National Heritage Open Day.  Take in more than 50,000 items ranging from

15 Jun 2023