Bowes Museum

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Town:	Barnard Castle
County:	County Durham
Postcode:	DL12 8NP
Telephone:	01833 690606
Email:	info@thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Website:	http://www.barnardcastle.com/
Opening Times:	10-5
Opening Days:	Daily

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The Bowes Museum offers a fascinating museum experience for all the family. Enjoy the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North of England and an acclaimed exhibition programme, alongside special events and children’s activities.

The magnificent French style chateau took 13 years to complete. It is French both in architectural design and inspiration in contrast with contemporary English museums which followed classical designs. The building was designed with the collaboration of two architects, Jules Pellechet from France and John Edward Watson of Newcastle. The Bowes Museum was the first building in the country to be designed in metric rather than imperial. Stone was quarried at the nearby Bowes estate at Streatlam.

The gardens were originally designed by John and Joséphine Bowes, and the formal parterre garden, complements this unique building. Today you can explore acres of parkland, enjoy a private picnic or go for a peaceful stroll around the grounds where there are specimen trees from all over the world.

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