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Durham's Royal Connections
Bowlees Visitor Centre
Bowlees
Newbiggin
County Durham
DL12 0XF
Newbiggin
County Durham
DL12 0XF
Tel: +44 01833 622145
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Donate and display car parking.
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 2019
TripAdvisor
- Excellent199
- Very Good88
- Average14
- Poor2
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- T-SGlobetrottersPreston, United KingdomGood base for Low to High Force walk
Sunday, 24th April 2022The visitor centre makes a good base to see both waterfalls on a well marked and relatively flat path. There is a large car park, payment is by donation (£2/3 for half day) and there is a nice café... Read full review - sarah sTrip Type:CouplesLovelyWednesday, 4th May 2022We spent a few hours here walking ans to the waterfall . Wroth the walking to the water fall . The coffee shop. Was amazing was quite when we went we had a lovely fruit scone freshly baked and a... Read full review
- chriswT2300RETrip Type:CouplesGreatThursday, 12th May 2022The best cheese scones, highly recommended they are amazing. Friendly happy staff, thank you! I would definitely come again. 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
| 2021 (20 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2022) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Information centre, shop and toilets open every day 10am - 4pm.
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.
Highlights...
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), IreshopeburnThe North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of England. As well as being an AONB the North Pennines is also a UNESCO Global Geopark – an accolade awarded to areas across the world with outstanding geology. Areas of Outstanding Natural…
