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High Force Waterfall

Garden, Park & Outdoor · County Durham, England

High Force Waterfall is a garden, park & outdoor in County Durham, England. 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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PriceAdult £4 · Child £2.50 · Family £12
Checked on the official Raby Estates site: adult (16+) £4, child (4-15) £2.50, under-4s free, Family Summer Saver £12; adult with car parking £7, family with car parking £13.
Opening timesDaily 10am-4pm (closes 3pm in winter).
Best time to goDry weekdays; go after rain for the biggest flow.
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; woodland trail to the base of the falls.
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingParking is bundled with tickets: adult with parking £7, family with parking £13 (Raby's official page).
FoodNo café at the falls; the High Force Hotel across the road serves food and drinks.
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsWalk down early, wear sturdy shoes and take care near the edges.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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