History Bowes Railway was a busy mining colliery with a unique rope worked railway system, built to carry coal from its own pit at Springwell and other pits in north west Durham to the Tyne at Jarrow.
Volunteering Wood work, Blacksmithing, Restoration, Painting, Tour Guide and the Tearoom team are just a few of the things our volunteers help with
Our collection Look at the assortment of Locomotives, Wagons, Coal Mining tools, equipment and machinery in our collection at Bowes Railway museum.
Tearoom and gift shop Relax in the tearoom or sit outdoors at our picnic tables Open every THURSDAY and FRIDAY from 10.30am till 2.30pm Enjoy our Coffee & Cookies DEAL £3.50 Hot and Cold Drinks * Crisps * Chocolate OPEN WEEKEND - last weekend of each month offers HOT & COLD LIGHT LUNCHES/SNACKS/SCONES
