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Bowlees Visitor Centre

Garden, Park & Outdoor · County Durham, England · Bowlees, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 0XF

Bowlees Visitor Centre is a garden, park & outdoor in County Durham, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceFree entry
Visit County Durham listing (DL12 0XF, 01833 622145). The listing's address has been marked 'closed until further notice', so phone before relying on the centre or café. The waterfall walks to Gibson's Cave, Summerhill Force and Low Force start here and are free.
Opening times2026: daily from 14 March; 10am-5pm 30 Mar-27 Sep; 10am-4pm 28 Sep-1 Nov; weekends only 7-29 Nov.
Best time to goDry days; pair with Low Force.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages
All ages; the Gibson's Cave walk is short and family-friendly.
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
FoodThe Falls Café, when open; phone to check.
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsVisitor centre and café for walks to Low Force and Gibson's Cave.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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