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Bowlees Visitor Centre
Bowlees
Newbiggin
County Durham
DL12 0XF
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 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent132
- Very Good70
- Average11
- Poor1
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- Joyce PTrip Type:CouplesBeautiful visitor center with free parking
Saturday, 15th September 2018We did the walk from Bowlees visitor center . Free parking and a nice place for a coffee or sandwich . The walk is longer than most have stated on here. It is 1.5 miles each way. The walk back is 16... Read full review - RobttNorth Yorkshire, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesSimply superb !Saturday, 15th September 2018We called in by chance after seeing High Force. Wish we had started here and then done the walk to High Force. The walk is lovely and we did it with our two whippets who thoroughly enjoyed themselves... Read full review
- Chris USunderland, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawaySurrounding area
Saturday, 8th September 2018We visited Bowlees on a Tuesday when it was quiet. From Bowlees we took the short path up to Gibson Cave. The path offers some good views of the stream. Unfortunately due to the hot weather 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
| 2017 Summer (1 Apr 2017 - 30 Sept 2017) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:30 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:30 | - 17:00 |
| Oct (1 Oct 2017 - 31 Oct 2017) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
* Open 1030–1630 in October.
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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