# Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne — Reviews & Opening Hours > Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre — Park in Newcastle upon Tyne with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.7/5 from 1,266 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/restaurants/bolam-lake-country-park-visitor-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park # Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre Belsay, Northumberland [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15455945210790078780&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117754007658875041023) **In short:** Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre is a park in Northumberland, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,266 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre Bolam Lake Country Park sits near Belsay, with a lake surrounded by well-maintained paths suitable for walking with pushchairs. Wildlife including swans and wildfowl can be seen around the water. Free parking is available for the first hour. The visitor centre includes a cafe serving coffee, cakes and light bites. Restrooms are accessible and clean, and benches are positioned throughout the grounds for resting. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre's own website](https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Local/Country-parks-visitor-centres-coastal-sitesPubl/Bolam-Lake.aspx?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Bolam Lake Cafe and Visitor Centre 300m away - Bolam lake Paddock 500m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Visitors say this lake offers lovely, peaceful walks with well-maintained paths suitable for all ages and pushchairs, featuring abundant wildlife like swans and various wildfowl. They also highlight the convenient free parking for the first hour and the cafe's delicious coffee, cakes, and light bites. Others also mention the accessible and clean restrooms, along with plenty of benches for resting and enjoying the scenery. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (1,266 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Northumberland Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1721554). [More restaurants in Northumberland](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/restaurants) ★ 4.7 (1,266 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Local/Country-parks-visitor-centres-coastal-sitesPubl/Bolam-Lake.aspx?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01661 881234](tel:01661881234) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Northumberland **Plus Code** 9C7W44JF+MH ### 🏨 Places to stay near Northumberland Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DNorthumberland%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre? Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre is open Mon 9:30am–4pm; Tue closed; Wed–Sun 9:30am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre any good? Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,266 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre good for children? Yes, Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre? Call Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre on +44 1661 881234. ## More near Bolam Lake Country Park & Visitor Centre ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Beresford Arms ★ 4.6 · 3.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/morpeth/hotels/the-beresford-arms) - [The Dyke Neuk Inn ★ 4.5 · 3.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/morpeth/hotels/the-dyke-neuk-inn) - [Throphill Grange ★ 4.8 · 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/morpeth/hotels/throphill-grange) - [Tomahawk Steakhouse Ponteland ★ 4.2 · 4.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ponteland/hotels/tomahawk-steakhouse-ponteland) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Fullerton 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/cottages/the-fullerton-syk1156027) - [The Footman’s Cottage 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/cottages/the-footman-s-cottage-uk3409) - [The Grooms Cottage 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/cottages/the-grooms-cottage-uk3405) - [Gardeners Cottage 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/cottages/gardeners-cottage-uk3403) ### Campsites nearby - [Bolam Lake Camping Paddock ★ 5.0 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/camping/bolam-lake-camping-paddock) - [KMF Camping ★ 5.0 · 4.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/camping/kmf-camping-newcastle) - [Huntlaw Hideaway ★ 5.0 · 4.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/camping/huntlaw-hideaway) - [Tranwell Campsite ★ 4.9 · 6.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/camping/tranwell-campsite) ### Things to do nearby - [Belsay Hall Castle and Gardens ★ 4.7 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/attractions/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens) - [Northumberland College Zoo ★ 4.7 · 5.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ponteland/attractions/northumberland-college-zoo) - [Whitehouse Farm Centre ★ 4.7 · 6.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/morpeth/attractions/whitehouse-farm-centre) - [Go Ape Matfen ★ 4.7 · 7.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/attractions/go-ape-matfen)