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
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- Excellent218
- Very Good90
- Average15
- Poor3
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- victorian986Gateshead, United KingdomExcellentThursday, 25th July 2024I visited for the first time recently. There is a car park which is a short walk from Summerhill Force Waterfall and Gibson's Cave. A short walk away and up some steps is the visitors centre which... Read full review
- Jenny HTrip Type:CouplesLovely lady on receptionSunday, 4th August 2024Very friendly lady on the desk who made a fuss of our whippet and helped us navigate the walk from the visitor centre to low force to high force and back. Very scenic walk we worth doing, obviously... Read full review
- 412neilwSilsden, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesAn excellent visitor information and cafeMonday, 19th August 2024What an excellent information centre cum cafe this converted chapel is. Friendly and informative staff and reasonably priced, good value sandwiches etc. Lots of nice local crafts and books to... 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.