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Stay and Play

Name: Stay and Play
Start: 2027-01-07
Location: Bowes Museum

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When

Thursday, 7 January 2027

Bowes Museum

Newgate Street, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NF

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Free! (worth double-checking)

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Time for The Bowes’ youngest visitors to explore and play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session. Suitable for children up to 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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