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The Bowes Museum (a French chateau in the Durham dales, housing one of England's finest art collections), the castle ruins, the Teesdale market town, and Dominic Cummings's controversial lockdown drive
A little history
Barnard Castle grew around the Norman castle on the Tees. The Bowes Museum, built by John Bowes and his wife Joséphine to house their extraordinary art collection, opened in 1892 — a French chateau incongruously and magnificently dropped into County Durham.
The Bowes Museum is genuinely extraordinary — a French chateau stuffed with Old Masters, tapestries and the famous Silver Swan automaton. The castle for Tees valley views. The market on Wednesdays.
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The town centre has good independent cafes and restaurants. The market for local Durham produce. Teesdale game and beef are excellent.
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The Bowes Museum (a French chateau in the Durham dales, housing one of England's finest art collections), the castle ruins, the Teesdale market town, and Dominic Cummings's controversial lockdown drive Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Barnard Castle worth exploring.
The town centre has good independent cafes and restaurants. The market for local Durham produce. Teesdale game and beef are excellent. Download Roam free to discover Barnard Castle's independent food scene.
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The Bowes Museum drives significant tourism. Independent businesses benefit from visitor numbers. The town centre has strong independent retail. List your Barnard Castle business on Roam to reach local customers in County Durham.
Roam covers all of Barnard Castle including Startforth, Boldron, Lartington, Whorlton, Cotherstone. The Bowes Museum is genuinely extraordinary — a French chateau stuffed with Old Masters, tapestries and the famous Silver Swan automaton. The castle for Tees valley views. The market on Wednesdays.
