Family

Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum

18 July - 30 August 2026
10am - 5pm
Included in general admission

Enjoy daily trails and creative activities, explore 22 acres of outdoor space and join special events.

Nature Spotters, Gallery Takeover, Bug Hotels and Step Into Westwood: A Family Adventure Through Fashion Rebellion.

Young people can get creative at The Wonder Workshop every Tuesday and Art as Protest: A Vivienne Westwood Inspired Workshop every Wednesday, while younger children can enjoy Stay and Play, Bowes Babies and Artist Makers sessions throughout the holidays. Daily drop-in activities are also running in the Create Space.

Alongside family fun, adults can enjoy talks, tours, workshops and live music, while everyone can explore Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary, a bold and exciting exhibition exclusive to The Bowes Museum.

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Address

The Bowes Museum

Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP
01833 690606

Opening times

Mon – Sun, 10am – 5pm Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan

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