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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 2019
- Excellent161
- Very Good78
- Average12
- Poor1
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- Shirley HIpswich, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyLovely place
Saturday, 6th July 2019Visited here on holiday, lovely place. Park here and walked to the waterfalls Low Force and High Force. Donation welcome for car park. Picked up directions from helpful staff in the centre. We had a... Read full review - 90grantdCarlisle, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyWaterfall Hunting
Sunday, 7th July 2019We visited Gibsons Cave and Summerhill waterfall after being to Ashgill Force in Alston. We managed to get a parking space in the visitors centre car park before walking to Gibsons cave. It is a... Read full review - TheShad67Durham, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesStop Off After The WaterfallsTuesday, 9th July 2019The Ford Kitchen is a great little place to stop for lunch and a cuppa. Clean, tidy, very friendly, and good value. There's a good selection of hot and cold food, but not a vast choice. The food is... 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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