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The Bowes Museum is a purpose built Museum created in the late 19th century by Joséphine and John Bowes. The Museum houses internationally renowned collections of European fine and decorative arts spanning five centuries. The Museum is in the picturesque market town of Barnard Castle,…

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Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with our team of artists, makers and designers. Suitable for ages 5 and over.

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Explore the museum with our spotting and drawing activities and enjoy our outside spaces with a specially designed Play Trail, getting creative with the natural materials around you. All available from reception. Join a daily Spotlight tour at 11.00am and find out more about the…

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Get active with friends and family and borrow a selection of hoops, balls and bats to play in the parkland.

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Time for our younger audiences to explore and play in the galleries, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session.

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If you’d like to delve into the world of art then our new monthly Saturday morning art club’s for you. Be inspired by the Museum’s collections, exhibitions and grounds to explore, observe, experiment and express ideas in a creative and innovative way. A great way…

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Beamish is a world famous open air museum which tells the story of life in North East England during the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s. Experience amazing sights, sounds, smells and delicious tastes as the past comes to life at Beamish. This multi-award winning museum is…

0191 370 4000

We are a 12th Century Church in a rural setting. We are open 10.00am - 4.00pm each day during British Summer Time. On Saturdays in June, July and August the church is part of the Small Pilgrim Places Network, providing a space for breathing, meditating, praying…

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The Small Pilgrim Places Network invites people to pause, ponder, reflect and slow down. In the parish of St Michael and All Angels in Witton Gilbert we offer a beautiful area of relaxation where you can do just that. We have a church building in…

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We offer a number of activities including: home league singing company songster practice YP band practices bible study parents and toddlers messy church To volunteer or find out about our services please call the number listed.

0191 388 6509

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The Bowes Museum

Artist Makers

Everyday

Parkland Play

Stay and Play

Young Creatives

Beamish Museum

St Michael and All Angels Church, Witton Gilbert

Small Pilgrim Places - St Michael and All Angels, Witton Gilbert

Salvation Army, Chester-le-Street

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