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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:
- Excellent116
- Very Good60
- Average11
- Poor1
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- Jamie PDurham, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat start and end for a long hike
Sunday, 20th May 2018We park here regularly for going on long walks in teesdale - parking charge isn't too much and there are toilets. Good ice cream which is always welcome after a long hike! Read full review - A NWoodbridge, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesHigh Force visitSunday, 20th May 2018Parked at centre to walk to High Force, which was fantastic. On return had tea and cake at the centre, best tea we had all week. Cake was superb, staff very friendly. Read full review
- pearharbourukTrip Type:CouplesLovely place to visitFriday, 18th May 2018Park your car in the car park voluntary charge of £2 for all day walk down the path to the visitors centre with a small outside area for the children to play with kitchen area with pots and pans to... Read full review
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free) - Donation requested.
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
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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