Bowlees Visitor Centre
Your North Pennines adventure starts here!
**Bowlees Visitor Centre is closed from 9 December 2019 to 14 February 2020**
Bowlees Visitor Centre is run by the North Pennines AONB Partnership, and is a gateway to the AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark. Visitors can access information about things to see and do across the North Pennines, take part in our nature and landscape themed events, and explore the surrounding countryside of Upper Teesdale.
Bowlees Visitor Centre
| 2020 opening | Times |
|---|---|
| 15 February – 23 February | Daily 10.00am – 5.00pm |
| 24 February – 13 March | Weekends only 10.00am – 4.00pm |
| 14 March – 30 September | Daily 10.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| October | Daily 10.00 am – 4.30 pm |
| November | Weekends only 10.00 am – 4.00 pm |
Discover & Explore
Come and explore the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark. Discover attractive dales and open heather moors, tumbling upland rivers and waterfalls, traditional hay meadows, abundant wildlife and some of the darkest night skies in the UK.
Situated in beautiful Upper Teesdale, next to Low and High Force waterfalls, Bowlees Visitor Centre has all you need to make your visit to the North Pennines a memorable one.
We have booklets for self-guided walks, bike rides and nature-spotting, so you can explore the surrounding at your leisure and then relax and unwind with some delicious food and drink in our café.
Facilities
Visitor information | Café | Car park | Shop | Events | Wildlife garden | Nature spotting | Children’s mud kitchen | Picnic tables | Toilets
More at Bowlees…
Find Us
Bowlees Visitor Centre, Bowlees, Newbiggin in Teesdale, County Durham DL12 0XF
E: visitbowlees@northpenninesaonb.org.uk
T: 01833 622145
Did you know…
Within Walking Distance
Within 30 Minutes Drive
