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Bowes Railway
  • 0785 0916484
Bowes Railway
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    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.

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    Wood work, Blacksmithing, Restoration, Painting, Tour Guide and the Tearoom team are just a few of the things our volunteers help with

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    Look at the assortment of Locomotives, Wagons, Coal Mining tools, equipment and machinery in our collection at Bowes Railway museum.

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    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      

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Sizzling Summer Activities

Join in the fun at our Sizzling Summer Activities for children throughout August

BOOKING ESSENTIAL - Includes lunch

Craft & Chat Sessions

Upcoming Events

Sizzling Summer Activities

26 August 2022

Sizzling Summer Activities

Still time to join in our school holiday fun throughout August - Booking is essential Outdoor Games and Crafts - includes lunch Kindly supported by Washington Area Committee  

Craft & Chat EVERY THURSDAY

27 October 2022

Craft & Chat EVERY THURSDAY

Join us every Thursday starts 11th August 12.00 - 3pm for our Craft & Chat Sessions BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT to work on, informal session to share ideas, chat with like minded people in the comfort of our tearoom at Bowes Railway   

Past Events

Breakfast with captain ted

25 June 2022

Breakfast with captain ted

As part of the annual 1940s festivities, we are holding a kid's breakfast and there will be a special visit from Captain Ted. 

Springwell Village 1940's  Scarecrow  Making Session

10 June 2022

Springwell Village 1940's Scarecrow Making Session

Make a scarecrow to decorate your garden for the Springwell Village 1940's Event Friday evening Kids Club All ages welcome      

Platinum Jubilee

02 June 2022

Platinum Jubilee

Celebrate the queen’s platinum jubilee after an unprecedented 70 years of service. A fun-filled day, packed full of activities for all the family, from a buffet-style lunch and celebratory film to crafting and football. Please contact 07850916484 to book your free place or ask for further details.

NEW for 2022  Celebrating the 1950's & 60's

28 May 2022

NEW for 2022 Celebrating the 1950's & 60's

Launching a NEW Event for 2022 with Sunderland Car Club vintage vehicles, Gift Stalls, Children's activities, Tours  - Adult Entry£3 and Child £1 Book online for lunch time Pie Pies and a Cuppa with fun 50's quiz or table activity for children  

1950s 60s Lunch

28 May 2022

1950s 60s Lunch

Join us for a traditional miner's lunch of pie-pies and a cuppa served at 12.00 noon on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May. Includes fun optional quiz and table activities for children in our tearoom. BOOKING ESSENTIAL

KIDS CLUB Register Now FRIDAY's at 4pm

13 May 2022

KIDS CLUB Register Now FRIDAY's at 4pm

After School Club for children - Friday's at 4pm Text or Call Bowes Railway 0785 0916484 to register

Contact

  • 0785 0916484
  • [email protected]
  • Bowes Railway Co
  • Springwell Road
  • Springwell Village
  • Tyne & Wear
  • NE9 7QJ

Opening times

  • Tuesday - Pre Booked Groups and Schools
  • Thursday - 10am till 4pm
  • Friday - 11am till 4pm
  • Open last weekend of each month - 10am - 4pm
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