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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:
- Excellent142
- Very Good74
- Average12
- Poor1
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- JulietNorthYorkshireNorth YorkshireTrip Type:CouplesInnovative Centre
Thursday, 18th October 2018We called there for tea after a long walk. Very nice staff, good tea shop and interesting place with visual information. Very clean. Car park was good and well signed and lots of things for kids to... Read full review - Joseph HTrip Type:FamilyThe Ford KitchenSaturday, 27th October 2018Excellent scrummy chocolate cake and hot chocolate by the lovely warm wood burning stove. Lovely friendly staff! Will be back soon! Read full review
- John TWaterlooville, England, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyBowlees
Sunday, 28th October 2018We visited twice on a recent holiday to Teesdale, with our 2 grandchildren. Both times the cafe was excellent and good for children. The river proved popular with the children despite 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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