Bowlees Visitor Centre
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 walkSunday, 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) | ||
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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.