# The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum 2026

> The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum runs 11 to 13 December 2026 in Barnard Castle. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 11 October 2026.

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Barnard Castle, [County Durham](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/county-durham/)

Runs Friday 11 December to Sunday 13 December 2026

| Dates | Friday 11 December to Sunday 13 December 2026 (3 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Opening Times | Friday to Sunday: **10am to 4pm** |
| Where | Grounds and galleries of The Bowes Museum DL12 8NP [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.542,-1.9155) |
| Entry | Ticket needed. Adults £7.50 if booked before 7 December, £9 after; under 18s, full-time students and carers free. Ticket includes the museum galleries (2026) |
| Organiser | The Bowes Museum. [Official page](https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/the-winter-market/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the organiser's own page, not from another guide.

- [The Bowes Museum](https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/the-winter-market/), checked 11 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/the-winter-market/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum: Quick Answers

### When does The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum start in 2026?

It opens on Friday 11 December 2026.

### When does The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum end?

The last day is Sunday 13 December 2026.

### What time does The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum open and close?

Friday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.

### Is The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 11 Dec and 13 Dec.

### Is The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum free to enter?

No. Ticket needed. Adults £7.50 if booked before 7 December, £9 after; under 18s, full-time students and carers free. Ticket includes the museum galleries (2026).

### Where is The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum?

Grounds and galleries of The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle DL12 8NP.

## About The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum

Three-day market of more than 100 makers, artists and food stalls running from the museum grounds into the galleries, with workshops and carol singing.

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## Where Is The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum?

Grounds and galleries of The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle DL12 8NP. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 12 December.

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