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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
Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent185
- Very Good85
- Average12
- Poor1
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- manc_emmManchester, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyHigh force and low force
Friday, 31st July 2020This is the visitor centre you should park at to do the high force and low force waterfalls walk. The lady behind the desk was helpful and informative, there was also a gallery, toilets, cafe and... Read full review - Hannahberry92Trip Type:FamilyLovely walk with the family
Thursday, 27th August 2020Great place to visit, I definitely recommend doing the short walk to SummerHill Force and Gibson's cave then onto Low force, so lovely! Parking is donate and display! Read full review - GillianCrillWrotham, null, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesFriendly and accessibleSaturday, 5th September 2020Very friendly lady in ticket office who seemed very pleased we offered to pay for the car parking although we did not use the car park Great use of old cgurch 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
| November Weekends Only (1 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Mar - Sept (29 July 2021 - 30 Sept 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Information centre, shop and toilets open every day 10am - 4pm. Cafe open for take-away only.
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...
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