Bowes Railway

What's On

MOSAIC WORKSHOP one for the grown ups

Learn Mosaic techniques, tiles & tools

FREE WORKSHOP to learn basic mosaic skills, techniques and tools of the trade Experience a relaxing day of mosaic making with Mosaic tutor Angela Tomlinson and enjoy an optional 20 min break to walk some of the Heritage Trail to see where your mosaic will guide walkers along the footpath!

Book your place with the WEA on Tel: 0300 303 3464 and quote C2525033

Project supported by the WEA and TWAM Live well fund

Please note this session is for adults only due to funding however their is a separate children's workshop taking place too - Ask for details 07850916484

We love Bugs & Butterflies Activity Walk

Fun Family Mini Challenge

Thursday 9th August starts at 11am following the bridle path behind Bowes Railway

Check in at the site office first to collect your Bug & Butterfly activity Pack

ONLY £3 per child Adults go free

Fun Activity Mini Challenge suitable for children aged 5 - 10 yrs

Everyone receives a sweet treat when they complete the challenge

Experience Art Outdoors

An Introduction to Painting ' Plein Air'

We are offering 2 Separate Workshop Dates for An Introduction to Painting Outdoors with the Fabulous JOE HUSH

SATURDAY 10th August 2019

10am till 4pm

Cost: £21

BOOK your place now through the WEA: enrolonline.wea.org.uk or Tel: 0300 303 3464

BOWES RAILWAY 'Walk the Line'

Weekly Walks along Bowes Railway line

Upcoming Events

24 August 2019, 10:00 AM - 24 August 2019, 04:00 PM

Friendly Mosaic Workshop for ALL Abilities

'I'm not artistic' How many times have you heard that statement? The beauty about MOSAIC MAKING is that anyone can do it with the right instruction! Come and enjoy a day to yourself or with friends to learn how... You will try out your new learnt skills to help us create colourful signs to be disp...

01 September 2019, 10:00 AM - 01 September 2019, 04:00 PM

MINI MANIA is back again

Join us for a fantastic day with something to suit every taste CELEBRATING the 60th Birthday for MINI VEHICLES FABULOUS DISPLAY OF MINI CARS Classic and Modern Live Music* Dress up in 60s clothes*Food*Tipsy Trailer* Stalls*Games

Past Events

09 May 2019

Walk The Line VOLUNTEER WALKERS NEEDED OVER 50yrs

There is still time to become a volunteer walker on our Bowes Railway 'Walk the Line' Challenge which starts in May 2019. Supported by the Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums project called 'Live Well'. VOLUNTEERS must be aged 50 years or over (but if you are younger and want to volunteer on the walk...

04 May 2019

MAY OPEN WEEKEND * BBC Filming with Philip Serrell *

saturday 4th & sunday 5th may 2019 TOURS * LATHE TURNING DEMONSTRATIONS * TEAROOM With SPECIAL GUESTS from the BBC who will be filming at Bowes Railway as a feature for the NEW Series of The Antiques Road Trip . The Team will...

01 December 2018

The Elves Tea Party & A Visit To Santa

02 December 2018

Make a Christmas Wreath with Howard.

29 June 2019

A Fascinating Talk by Tom Davidson Flight Engineer 466 Squadron

Saturday 2.30pm in the BOWES RAILWAY pop up performance lounge straight through the small courtyard FREE ENTRY but limited seating so get there early as this WILL BE VERY POPULAR!

22 December 2018, 03:00 PM - 01 March 2019, 10:00 AM

Winter Closure

The museum will be closed to the public as from Saturday 22 December 2018 to facilitate maintenance and refurbishment of the site. We plan to re-open at the beginning of March 2019. Further details nearer the time.

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