High Force Waterfall
County Durham
DL12 0XH
Tel: 01833 622336
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Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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2 Adults 3 Children | £12.00 per ticket type |
Adult (16+) | £3.95 per ticket type |
Child (4-15) | £2.45 per ticket type |
Couples Ticket - 2 Adults | £7.50 per ticket type |
Free Admission (Under 4s) | Free |
Families and couples can pre-book their tickets online for a SPECIAL DISCOUNT. All other tickets can be purchased on site.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
TripAdvisor

- Excellent759
- Very Good363
- Average105
- Poor33
- Terrible98
Recent Reviews:
- Pauline ITrip Type:CouplesCan be very expensiveWednesday, 9th July 2025The car park was good size and easily fitted our motorhome. It was a challenge paying for parking as the app wasn’t working. You enter your reg number at machine near car park entrance. We paid... Read full review
- FarmpsTrip Type:Friends getawayGreat waterfallsFriday, 18th July 2025So if you are doing low Force and High Force waterfalls park in the lay by about a mile up the road from the high force hotel! If you park in the hotel car park you will pay for the parking and the... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - £2.00 per car
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - On short leads only.
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
Access Information
Opening Times
2025 Summer Season (1 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
2026 Winter Season (1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* In adverse weather it may be necessary to close High Force in the interest of safety, please check the weather forecast before travelling. Closed Christmas Day.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A66. From the A1(M) take the A66 to Bowes/Barnard Castle turn off and pick up the signs for High Force, which is on B6277 Middleton in Teesdale to Alston Road.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station - Darlington. Nearest bus stop - Forest in Teesdale (timings depend on season and day)