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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
- Excellent174
- Very Good83
- Average12
- Poor1
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- anythingwilldo_9DerbyWorth parking to do the waterfall walk
Monday, 23rd September 2019This is the best place to park for anyone doing the Low Force to High Force walk. Just walk down from the visitor centre to Low Force waterfalls. It’s then a lovely walk along the river to High... Read full review - 932alisonkWetherby, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesWonderful tearoomMonday, 23rd September 2019Visited the tearoom in the visitor centre today. Beautiful building and setting, staff were absolutely lovely, really friendly and helpful. My husband had a sausage sandwich, really good quality... Read full review
- Eric860Macclesfield, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesExcellent friendly cafeThursday, 17th October 2019We popped into the cafe (The Ford Kitchen) at the Bowlees visitor centre twice this week for tea and cake after a walk in the area. Both times the (different) staff were very friendly and helpful and... 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
| 2019 (16 Feb 2019 - 30 Sept 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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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