Bowes Museum at Teesdale’s Barnard Castle

Bowes Museum is a majestic architectural jewel set in this green rural dale of Teesdale. Located in the historic market town of Barnard Castle it is a veritable treasure chest of art and history. Indeed this huge museum is of national importance possessing tremendous art collections… but it is the Silver Swan automaton that has always appealed to me personally… perhaps because I first saw it operate when I was a youngster. It is located just a short walking distance from the centre of this capital of Teesdale and is well worth a visit.