Joint visit with the Leeds Art Fund (October 7)

Wednesday 7 October

Joint visit to Auckland Castle and the Bowes Museum

We have been able to join forces with the Leeds Art Fund to lay on this previously mooted day-long visit by coach. Auckland Castle, the seat of the Bishop of Durham, is home to a magnificent set of paintings by Zurburán of Jacob and his sons. The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle is known for its superb collection of European fine and decorative art and is currently showing a major retrospective of the work of French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent.

There will be a few coach pick up points in Leeds/Wetherby from 07:45 onwards (yet to be finalised). The cost will be £45 (or £42 for National Art Pass holders): this will include the coach travel, morning coffee and lunch at Auckland Castle and entry to both museums with guided tours.

Early booking is recommended but please contact Gillian Roche ([email protected]) in the first instance to express interest and for more detailed information