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Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave
OS MAP: OL 31 OR OS 92
Newbiggin
County Durham
DL12 0XF
Tel: +44 01833 622145
Book Tickets
Prices
Donate and display car parking.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent221
- Very Good91
- Average15
- Poor3
- Terrible3
Recent Reviews:
- Sarah GGo to the High Force Hotel instead and save your self the frustration.
Sunday, 9th November 2025Visited on the 8th November.....Walked out!! Never known a cafe like it! Had a long walk and just wanted to sit with a drink and grab some food. Quite day about 5 in the cafe yet we had to wait for... Read full review - PrimalSteveAlston, United KingdomBesutiful Bowlees
Tuesday, 11th August 2026What a lovely place to visit, a great base to see beautiful countryside, the car park is donation parking and the visitor centre is beautiful. The staff here are lovely and friendly. They are part... 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
| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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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...
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
North Pennines National Landscape, IreshopeburnThe North Pennines National Landscape incorporates much of the Durham Dales, and is a stunning landscape of open heather moors, dramatic dales, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, close-knit communities, glorious waterfalls, fantastic birds, colourful hay meadows, stone-built villages,…
