Stay and Play

Name: Stay and Play
Start: 2026-07-30
End: 2026-08-27
Location: Conversation Gallery at The Bowes Museum

30th July-27th August 2026

Time: Every Thursday, 10am - 4pm
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP
Venue: Conversation Gallery at The Bowes Museum
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/stay-and-play/

A relaxed self-led session for children aged 0–5 and their grown-ups. Stay and Play invites young visitors to explore The Bowes Museum’s Conversation Gallery, investigate different materials and enjoy creative free play in a welcoming space. Running every Thursday during the summer holidays, the session encourages curiosity and early engagement with the museum.

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