
Tearoom and gift shop
Enjoy a hot drink and a bite to eat while you visit the museum. Find the perfect souvenir in our Gift shop. PLEASE NOTE THE TEAROOM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.
Bowes Railway was originally a colliery railway built to carry coal mainly from pits in north west Durham to the Tyne at Jarrow. The earliest section was designed by George Stephenson and opened on 17 January 1826, making it one of the world’s first modern railways. It was 15 miles long when completed in 1855. Each end was locomotive worked; the six mile middle section consisting of rope worked inclines with very steep gradients.
To enquire about an educational visit to the museum, please click the link below and complete the form. One of our team will contact you to discuss your requirements and availability.
We offer a range of tailored interactive workshops for schools.
If you would like to book a non education group visit please complete the form on our group visits page.
Over a series of weeks we will be covering a variety of walks including Dipton's Delight Colliery, Burnopfield, Tanfield Railway, Birkheads Crossing, Kibblesworth down to Team Valley, passing underneath the East Coast main Line A1M and A167, then up hill to Blackfell Engine House and Blackham's Hill Winding House which will be opened for viewing on selected dates.
If you would like to know more about the walks or register to receive a schedule of walk dates please contact us for more information
28 May 2022, 10:00 AM - 29 May 2022, 04:00 PM
Launching a NEW Event for 2022 with Sunderland Car Club vintage vehicles, Gift Stalls, Children's activities, Guided Site Tours - Adult Entry 3 and Child £1 Book Now for lunchtime The Miner's Banquet and fun quiz in the tearoom
10 June 2022, 04:00 PM - 10 June 2022, 06:00 PM
Make a scarecrow to decorate your garden for the Springwell Village 1940's Event Friday evening Kids Club All ages welcome
25 June 2022, 11:00 AM - 26 June 2022, 04:00 PM
Our FREE annual village event returns again this year with lots to see and do for everyone! FRIDAY 24th JUNE - SCHOOLS & GROUPS - FREE ENTRY SATURDAY 25th & SUNDAY 26th JUNE - ALL WELCOME (there may be a small charge for some activities)
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