BowleesVisitorCentre

We will shortly be retiring this Twitter account and will tweet from our main @NorthPennAONB account using the hashtag #BowleesVisitorCentre. Please come and follow us there, where we share information about exploring the AONB and the work we do to look after it.

We're pleased to be open again at #Bowlees Visitor Centre, with takeaway available from the cafe, gifts and local produce in the shop, and information on what to see and do in the #NorthPenninesAONB. Open daily 10am to 4pm

If you are inspired by the landscape of the #NorthPenninesAONB and UNESCO #GlobalGeopark, why not enter the @ginkgoprize? This #ecopoetry competition is sponsored by the @NAAONB #aonbs #gingkoprize #WritingCommunity #poetry #writing

A video of a very full Low force in #Teesdale after Tuesday's heavy rainfall. #NorthPenninesAONB

In my garden this morning, feasting on peanuts then onto my window feeder! Sadly, three months too late to get into my book, essential-teesdale.co.uk. And we don't (didn't?!) have red squirrels in #Teesdale! @NorthPennAONB @ThisisDurham @bbcspringwatch @durhamwildlife

The ultra running legend John Kelly is approaching Low Force now! He’s attempting to break the Fastest Known Time on the @pennine_way (2days17hours20mins) and he’s flying through the #NorthPenninesAONB track him here: live.opentracking.co.uk/johnpennines20/

We're working hard on preparations to safely welcome you back to Bowlees Visitor Centre very soon, guided by the latest official advice. We'll update you as soon as we are able to. For the moment, the centre and the toilets are closed, but the car park is open.

People parked on verges where new double yellow lines are in place near Bowlees, Low Force and High Force in Upper Teesdale, are being issued with parking fines. The impact of the lines includes the verge, up to the walls. Please park legally and with care.

The car park at Bowlees Visitor Centre remains closed for now. Once we are able open safely we will update you all through our social media channels and website. Our latest update is here northpennines.org.uk/covid-19-updat… #teesdale #northpenninesaonb @NorthPennAONB

As of 5pm today Bowlees Visitor Centre will be closed until further notice. We'll keep you up to date on our social media channels and website. @NorthPennAONB

Summerhill Force at #Bowlees Visitor Centre today #Teesdale #NorthPenninesAONB

Soup of the day is lentil and spinach with chilli/garlic, coupled with a freshly-baked cheese scone - it’s a winner as a respite from Storm Dennis, which is making its presence felt in #Teesdale #NorthPenninesAONB @NorthPennAONB @ThisisDurham

Our @HeritageFundUK #ColdbloodedandSpineless project celebrated the door snail, Clausilia dubia, as one of our rarest natural world #HeritageTreasures by working with @L_Stonework to build the world’s first Molluscarium at @VisitBowlees @HeritageFundNOR

Looking for something to keep the children busy this weekend? We've got Santa's Reindeer Treasure Trail to follow and Christmas cards and decorations with a natural twist to make. £3 per child. Book your place by visiting northpennines.org.uk/christmas-is-c… #ChristmasIsComing #Teesdale

Say no to glitter and tinsel this Christmas. Up-cycle old fabrics and clothes to make a Christmas wreath decoration. Sunday 24th November - 10am to 4pm. Booking essential via ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select… #christmascrafts #upcycle

From today (4 Nov) our opening hours @VisitBowlees change for the winter. We will be closed on weekdays, opening Saturdays and Sundays from 10am until 4pm. We will then be closed for the winter from Sunday 8 December until the Centre reopens on Saturday 15 Feb.

Our opening hours are changing From Monday 4 November we are open on Saturday's and Sunday's only (10am-4pm) We will close for the winter on Sunday 8 December and reopen on Saturday 15 February 2020 #Teesdale #UNESCO Global #Geopark #winteriscoming

Join @AllenvalleyWild on Tues 12 Nov for an evening of water voles, with Kelly Hollings of @NorthWildlife. @WeardaleWild @NEE_Naturalist

We're well into our packed programme for #NorthPennStarFest19. Still spaces for the Pop-up Planetarium at #BarnardCastle @BarneyWitham tomorrow. We also have darkness themed adventures this #WildWednesday @VisitBowlees & more. Visit bit.ly/2K4gVhO to book

Your invite! We have loved supporting @Altogether_Arch with @LonelyTower to bring you the film premiere of the Holwick Stories, 24th Oct, 7.30pm @VisitBowlees The project dig examined a deserted medieval farming hamlet... the film will uncover more! #Archaeology