Welcome to the North Pennines National Landscape and UNESCO Global Geopark

Bowlees Visitor Centre

Bowlees Visitor Centre

The centre and café is open daily from 10am to 5pm.

Bowlees Visitor Centre is run by the North Pennines National Landscape team, and is a gateway to the North Pennines National Landscape and UNESCO Global Geopark. Here you can find information about things to see and do across the North Pennines, take part in our nature and landscape themed events, and explore the site. It is a great place to start exploring the surrounding countryside of Upper Teesdale.

Facilities

Visitor information | Café | Car park | Shop | Events | Wildlife garden | Nature spotting | Picnic tables | Toilets

Opening times


Opening dates and times for 2024

Re-opening 17 to 25 February, 10am – 4pm.
Weekends only – 2/3, 9/10 March, 10am -4pm
Open daily – 16 to 31 March 10am – 4pm.
Open daily – 1 April to 29 Sept 10am – 5pm
Open daily – 30 Sept to 1 Nov 10am – 4pm
Weekends only – 2 to 30 Nov 10am – 4pm

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Find Us


Bowlees Visitor Centre, Bowlees, Newbiggin in Teesdale, County Durham DL12 0XE

E: visitbowlees@northpennines.org.uk

T: 01833 622145