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Bowlees Visitor Centre
Newbiggin
County Durham
DL12 0XF
Tel: +44 01833 622145
Guide Prices
Car parking (small voluntary charge) is available at the nearby picnic area.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2016 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent180
- Very Good83
- Average12
- Poor1
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- NorthPenninesTrip Type:CouplesBest veggie food in the area
Monday, 28th October 2019The Ford kitchen at Bowlees provides the best veggie food, bar none in the area. And some of the best food of any type and style. Delicious. Read full review - ernestc536Durham, United KingdomA perfect walk, coffee and cake combo...Thursday, 31st October 2019We have wanted to do The Bowlees Geotrail walk to High Force for quite a while and finally managed to slot it in this week. The walk itself is far enough to make it a worthwhile exercise without... Read full review
- Lynda ISunderland, United KingdomCoffee and cakeMonday, 4th November 2019Cafe, gift shop, art gallery and information Centre. A great place for a cup of coffee when you are visiting Gibson’s Cave and Low Force waterfall. They attract a large selection of birds to the... Read full review
Facilities
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free) - Donation requested.
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - also allowed downstairs in visitor centre - includes cafe
Access Information
Opening Times
| Season (16 Feb 2019 - 30 Sept 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Shorter hours and weekend working may be introduced between Oct - Dec. Please confirm before visit 01833 622145
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From Barnard Castle take B6277 north west through Middleton in Teesdale. Visitor Centre is on right just past Newbiggin.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest railway station is Darlington Station.
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