England > County Durham > Gazetteer of Museums

Museums in County Durham


Bowes Museum
Bowes Museum

The Bowes is an extraordinary museum of fine and decorative arts, housed in a magnificent French-style chateau in the attractive market town of Barnard Castle. Built by John and Josephine Bowes, who wanted to create an accessible museum to bring the world of fine art to Teesdale.
Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, DL12 8NP

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?

Heritage Highlight: The Silver Swan, an automaton made in 1773
Nearest: Hotels - Self Catering - Bed and Breakfasts

Attraction search
in
Britain Express Canvas Prints

Stunning UK prints for sale by award-winning photographer David Ross, editor of Britain Express, the UK Travel and Heritage Guide.



Bowes (Self catering)
Blake Hall, Bowes

Blake Hall

This beautifully convertes barn nestles in Durham countryside, a few miles from the village of Bowes and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.
Sleeps 6

More cottages in County Durham >>

Eastgate (Self catering)
Horsley Hall, Eastgate

Horsley Hall

A stone-built, detached Grade II listed property, dating back to the 17th century and situated just 1.5 miles from the village of Eastgate and sleeping 20 people in 10 bedrooms.
Sleeps 20

More cottages in County Durham >>


Barnard Castle (Historic Hotel)
The Three Horseshoes Hotel

The Three Horseshoes Hotel

The Three Horseshoes Hotel in the centre of the historic market town of Barnard Castle has excellent facilities for walkers and cyclists. Rooms have all been updated to the highest level. En-suites all have top of the range fixtures and fittings rooms include large comfortable beds TV free Wi-Fi hairdryers … more >>

More hotels in County Durham >>

Hartlepool (Historic Hotel)
Hillcarter Hotel

Hillcarter Hotel

Situated in the centre of Hartepool the Hillcarter Hotel offers great value accommodation. Originally built in 1887 as the department store Hill and Carter for over 125 years the name has been associated with quality service and value. more >>

More hotels in County Durham >>

Passionate about British Heritage!