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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
- Excellent170
- Very Good78
- Average12
- Poor1
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- lucyk762Brampton, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyOnly used the car park
Tuesday, 6th August 2019Set off from the car park for a 10mile walk past both Low and High force. Loved how it was pay what you want, made you feel like you wanted to pay more. Excellent volunteer giving advice at the car... Read full review - zoe_davisheaneyOxford, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyBest food!Sunday, 11th August 2019Having visited last week, we cannot recommend this visitor centre highly enough. Home cooked, locally sourced food (local hams, cheeses, home cooked cakes etc) with sandwiches, bacon rolls and... Read full review
- dobiedurham2016Durham, United KingdomWild WednesdaysWednesday, 14th August 2019What a lovely afternoon, looking at habitats of animals and creatures for our 9 year old grandson. Building a den and making a bug hotel. A visit to the cafe afterwards just finished off the time... 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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