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The Three Horseshoes Hotel
The Three Horseshoes Hotel

5-7 Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ

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4.7 out of 5 (69 reviews)

Located in the heart of Barnard Castle, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum. Eggleston Hal …

£80
The Commercial Hotel
The Commercial Hotel

12 Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8BG

3.0 out of 5.0
4 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Situated in Barnard Castle, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum. Eggleston Hall and Raby …

£55
Fox Hall Inn
Fox Hall Inn

East Layton, Richmond DL11 7PW

3.0 out of 5.0

Situated in East Layton, this guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Egglestone Abbey, Richmond Castle, and Bowes Museum. …

£55
Redworth Hall Hotel
Redworth Hall Hotel

Redworth, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6NL

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3.9 out of 5 (235 reviews)

Located in Newton Aycliffe, this family-friendly hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from National Railway Museum at Shildon, and within …

£65
Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel
Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel

Walworth, Darlington DL2 2LY

3.0 out of 5.0
3.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)

Located in the heart of Darlington, this eco-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Darlington Railway Centre and Museum, …

£52
Black Lion Hotel
Black Lion Hotel

12 Finkle Street, Richmond DL10 4QB

3.5 out of 5.0
4.2 out of 5 (60 reviews)

Situated in Richmond, this inn is steps from Richmond Market Place and Richmond Castle. Green Howards Museum and Georgian …

£80
The Turf Hotel
The Turf Hotel

Victoria Road, Richmond DL10 4DW

3.0 out of 5.0
3.4 out of 5 (25 reviews)

Situated in Richmond, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Georgian Theatre Royal and Richmond Castle. Richmond Market Place …

£60
The Aclet
The Aclet

Brooklands, Bishop Auckland DL14 6PW

3.0 out of 5.0
3 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Situated in Bishop Auckland, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex and Heritage Park Stadium. …

£50
Hotel Bannatyne Darlington
Hotel Bannatyne Darlington

Southend Avenue, Darlington DL3 7HZ

4.0 out of 5.0
4.2 out of 5 (55 reviews)

Situated in Darlington, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St Cuthbert Church, Darlington Civic Theatre, and Darlington …

£80
Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast
Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast

Low Jobs Hill, Crook DL15 9AB

4.0 out of 5.0
4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Situated in Crook, this eco-friendly bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Low Barns Visitor Centre, Brancepeth Castle …

£90
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Pocket Guide: Barnard Castle Bowes Museum Hotels

The Bowes Museum offers one of the most comprehensive collections of European art in Britain, showcasing thousands of masterpieces from critically acclaimed artists. The museum is in the picturesque market town of Barnard Castle, near the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is close to several charming inns and bed and breakfast venues in the town, as well as other hotels in nearby Bishop Auckland and Darlington.

More about the Bowes Museum

The collection is divided into several themed galleries ranging from the decorative arts to fashion and textiles. You can also visit the John and Joséphine Galleries, which includes the early collections of the museum's founders, John Bowes and his wife Joséphine. These galleries also features many of the luxury furniture items that John and Joséphine had collected when they lived in the Château du Barry near Paris in the mid-19th century.

Housed in a Charismatic French-Style Château

Before you've even set foot in this museum, it's impossible not to admire the beauty of the building itself, which was designed in the late-19th century by the acclaimed French architect Jules Pellechet, who also designed several Neo-Classical buildings in Paris.

See the Famous Silver Swan

Dating back to the late-18th century, The Silver Swan is a unique musical automation comprising a life-sized swan with clockwork mechanisms that can be wound up to allow the music to play. John Bowes purchased the Silver Swan from the eminent Parisian jeweller M. Briquet in 1872, after having been captivated by the item when it was showcased at the Paris International Exposition in 1867.

Relax at the Bowes Museum's Wonderful Grounds

The parks and gardens are also designed in a charismatic French theme, and include scenic woodland walks, children's play facilities, and plenty of open space for picnics. The grounds are often used for theatre performances, markets and other festivals, and are particularly rich in bird life.

With WiFi available in virtually every hotel room near the Bowes Museum, you'll have no problem researching other local places of interest and upcoming events. Many rooms are also equipped with en-suite bathrooms, mini-bars, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
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