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How to explore Durham more sustainably
Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave
Bowlees Visitor Centre
OS MAP: OL 31 OR OS 92
Newbiggin
County Durham
DL12 0XF
OS MAP: OL 31 OR OS 92
Newbiggin
County Durham
DL12 0XF
Tel: +44 01833 622145
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Donate and display car parking.
TripAdvisor
Travelers Choice 2022
- Excellent200
- Very Good88
- Average14
- Poor2
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- sarah sTrip Type:CouplesLovely
Wednesday, 4th May 2022We spent a few hours here walking ans to the waterfall . Wroth the walking to the water fall . The coffee shop. Was amazing was quite when we went we had a lovely fruit scone freshly baked and a... Read full review - chriswT2300RETrip Type:CouplesGreatThursday, 12th May 2022The best cheese scones, highly recommended they are amazing. Friendly happy staff, thank you! I would definitely come again. Read full review
- Maurice PManchester, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesA little gemFriday, 17th June 2022A little gem of a place. Wonderful staff, broad range of gifts, lovely menu and absolutely full of information. A pleasure to visit and the fruit scones were superb and accompanied a hot latte and a... 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
| Season (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022) |
|---|
* Bowlees Visitor Centre currently closed but car park is open
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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