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The interior of a red garment is shown with the lining pulled open to reveal a gold satin interior. A bright red fabric label stitched into the lining reads “Vivienne Westwood” in yellow lettering, along with a small size tag marked “10.” The outer red fabric of the garment is visible at the edge of the image.

Wearing Westwood and Sharing Stories

Join Fashion Professors Dr Suzanne Rowland and Emma Jane Goldsmith for fun, lively narrative sessions celebrating the joy of wearing Westwood. Bring your

27 Mar 2026
A person sits in a cushioned armchair inside a café or lounge setting, holding and reading an open book. The chair has patterned cushions, and a small table is nearby. The background features a counter area with metal taps, a chalkboard-style menu board with handwritten text, and tall windows with light filtering through. The space has warm indoor lighting and a relaxed seating arrangement.

Bowes Book Club

Embrace curiosity and join the conversation as we explore stories that celebrate the arts, culture and creativity. Each session will

23 Mar 2026
A person sits at a table using a white Singer sewing machine, guiding a piece of white fabric under the needle. The table is covered with colourful fabric pieces in the foreground. The scene is set in a bright indoor workshop space with orange walls and soft natural light coming from windows behind. The sewing machine, fabric, and tools are the main focus of the image.

Sew-cial at The Bowes

Unleash your creativity in our Vivienne Westwood–inspired sewing workshops. Each of the sessions stands alone with a complete project, while together they form a

17 Mar 2026
A basket full of toy bugs and small animals.

Bug Club

Join us as we investigate the effects of insects on collection items. We will look at a variety of different materials in

10 Mar 2026
A child holds a homemade cardboard tube up to their eye like a telescope while standing at a craft table in a brightly coloured room with orange walls. The child wears a patterned headband and a smartwatch. On the table are craft supplies, including markers, scissors, and a cardboard box decorated with drawings. An adult stands nearby, partially visible.

Nature Spotters

Gather with us in an outdoor-inspired campsite in the Conversation Gallery. Discover the fascinating world of wildlife in the parkland,

10 Mar 2026
Two people sit at a small round table in a dimly lit café or bar. One person holds a glass of sparkling drink, and two illuminated candles sit on the table alongside a small vase with flowers and a table number sign.

Mother’s Day Lunch

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious two or three-course Sunday lunch at Café Bowes, overlooking the picturesque parterre. Enjoy fresh,

23 Feb 2026
Close up of afternoon tea, including a swan biscuit and cake.

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

Celebrate in style this Mother’s Day. Treat your loved ones to a delicious afternoon tea, served with a glass of

23 Feb 2026
A large carboard version of The Bowes Museum with arched windows, paper flowers, small cut-out figures, and miniature cardboard cars, displayed indoors in front of an open orange-framed window.

Artist Makers: Mini Museum

Co-founders Joséphine and John Bowes curated the founding collection together, in the spirit of collaboration join artist Jane Young to

28 Jan 2026