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Bowes Railway
Preserved colliery railway system featuring the world's only preserved operational rope-hauled railway. Extensive workshops and colliery buildings may also be visited.
Accessibility:
Opening Times
| 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 | 15:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | 12:00 | 15:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Entry to site | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M).
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Newcastle Central Station.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Village Location
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Cafe for 50 people, serving tea, coffee, cakes, biscuits and soft drinks on operational days.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - allow 1 1/2 hours
- Groups Accepted - Prior application necessary.
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 20
- Open by appointment only
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals
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Bowes Railway
Springwell Village
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE9 7QJ
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE9 7QJ
Tel: +44 0191 4161847
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