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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

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Heritage Highlight: The Silver Swan, an automaton made in 1773
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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.



Castleside (Self catering)
The Forge Cottage, Castleside

The Forge Cottage

Sitting room with wood burning stove sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only) and dining and kitchen areas. Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).
Sleeps 2

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Durham (Self catering)
Sheep Pen Cottage, Durham

Sheep Pen Cottage

This lovely barn conversion is close to the city of Durham near to Chester-le-Street and can sleep two four people in two bedrooms.
Sleeps 4

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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 >>

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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 >>

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