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A 'Wheeliefab' getaway in Durham
Bowlees Visitor Centre
Bowlees
Newbiggin
County Durham
DL12 0XF
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
- Excellent210
- Very Good88
- Average15
- Poor3
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- Smegle_12Oxford, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesWonderful experience
Monday, 19th June 2023Charming resource centre in stunning setting that does not cost the earth to visit. Had enormous fun walking our dogs here, weaving through ancient trees and taking in fabulous landscapes. Read full review - Pamela PTrip Type:Friends getawayLovely walk and waterfallsSunday, 2nd July 2023Lovely visitor centre with tasty food and friendly staff. Ample parking, lovely walk along the river with beautiful waterfalls Read full review
- buddinggardenerYork, United KingdomExcellent friendly visitor centreThursday, 14th September 2023We received a very warm welcome at the visitors centre who could not have been more helpful as I have mobility issues. The young man on the desk was very friendly and helpful with his advice on the... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free) - Our car park is 'donate and display' and proceeds are used to help us to look after the site for visitors and nature.
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - also allowed downstairs in visitor centre - includes cafe
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2024 (17 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Information centre, cafe, shop and toilets
Re-opening date for 2024 is 17 to 25 February, 10am to 4pm.
Summer opening to follow shortly.
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...
North Pennines National Landscape, IreshopeburnThe North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of England. As well as being an AONB the North Pennines is also a UNESCO Global Geopark – an accolade awarded to areas across the world with outstanding geology. Areas of Outstanding Natural…
Bowlees Visitor Centre Visitor Information Point, Middleton-in-TeesdaleBowlees Visitor Centre Information Point provides visitor information alongside information and displays on the geology, landscape, wildlife and people of Upper Teesdale, and the National Landscape. We stock a range of walks leaflets, maps and books about the area
