Bowlees Visitor Centre
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
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2024
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent214
- Very Good89
- Average15
- Poor3
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- kh1354Staindrop, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayLovelyWednesday, 13th March 2024Great little visitors centre with lovely cafe serving tasty home made snacks and a good selection of hot and cold beverages Staff we saw on the day were really friendly and helpful Read full review
- mcbeano1Preston, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesBowlees Brilliance!Sunday, 24th March 2024Very helpful staff who explained the route options to High Force and was more than happy to answer our questions. Beautiful church conversion into a lovely visitors centre/shop/cafe with parking a... Read full review
- pauldm16Yorkshire, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesTake a pew and enjoy the coffee and bun!Saturday, 6th April 2024Fabulous converted chapel into cafe, visitors centre and shop. Lovely food at reasonable prices. Staff very helpful. Great access to lower force and a hike to high force. 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.