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High Force Waterfall
County Durham
DL12 0XH
Tel: 01833 622336
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Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 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 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
TripAdvisor
- Excellent769
- Very Good367
- Average106
- Poor35
- Terrible100
Recent Reviews:
- Stella DDisgusting Car Parking Charges
Wednesday, 8th July 2026We went to High Force in 2021 with our family and had a lovely day, the parking payment meters were out of order and so we paid via the app, obviously we thought nothing of this until we received a... Read full review - karen-blandPerth, United KingdomExpensive for a 15 minute walk
Friday, 10th July 2026Lovely waterfall but really not worth the £4pp entry fee on top of £4 parking!! Read full review - scarlett flovely staff
Sunday, 12th July 2026judith the car park attended was very helpful explaining how to park and to give registration to the pub. Very pleasant and helpful. Marian served us at the kiosk and was very nice 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
| 2026 Summer Season (1 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| 2027 Winter Season (1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Highlights...
Magical Waterfall Woods - High Force, Forest-in-TeesdaleA new exploratory trail has been introduced at this local natural landmark to encourage children to engage with nature and see the benefits of outdoor play.
