
Barnard Castle (Town)
The historic market town of Barnard Castle, or “Barney”, with its elegant Georgian and Victorian architecture, is home to the Bowes Museum, a medieval castle, riverside walks, and a good selection of independent shops and antiques outlets, together with a Farmers’ Market on the first Saturday of every month. The newly refurbished Witham community arts centre, with its high quality programme of comedy, theatre, dance and film, and numerous pubs, restaurants and bars provide a vibrant nightlife.