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The Bowes Museum Cafe & Conservation Project shortlisted for prestigious national Museums + Heritage Award
Images credit - The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP
Museum calls on public to vote by 12 April for the cafe to secure this outstanding achievement.
The Bowes Museum staff are putting a call out to all their valued and loyal customers to vote for Café Bowes by Friday 12th April to help it secure the prestigious national Museums + Heritage Award for Cafe or Restaurant of the Year.
The table service café in the Museum in Barnard Castle is up against two others in the public vote for the award, the American Museum & Gardens in Bath and Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds.
People who love the relaxed ambience, the locally sourced seasonal menu in Café Bowes and who want to show their support for its friendly and dedicated team can cast their vote until Friday 12th April.
It only takes a few minutes to do this by logging into the Museums + Heritage website , registering and clicking vote now for Café or Restaurant of the Year.
https://awards.museumsandheritage.com/2024-shortlist/
The Bowes Museum’s Enterprise Manager, David Nicholls, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted for this and really hope that visitors will get behind us and vote. Winning this award is not just important for the dedicated team of staff but it will help support the region’s work as a tourism destination with quality places to eat, visit and enjoy."
The cafe is not the only recognition for the Museum in the awards. Bring Back the Magic of the Silver Swan has also been shortlisted for the Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year, which demonstrates the commitment to ongoing conservation undertaken at attractions in County Durham. This sought after award is being judged by an independent panel and other contenders include projects ranging from the University of St Andrews, UK Parliament, Historic England, National Trust and The Churches Conservation Trust.
This is the 22nd annual Museum + Heritage Awards which celebrate the very best in the world of museums, galleries, cultural and heritage visitor attractions. The award ceremony will take place on 15 May in London.
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