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 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.
