# Low Barns Coffee Shop, Bishop Auckland — Reviews & Opening Hours > Low Barns Coffee Shop — Nature Preserve in Bishop Auckland with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.7/5 from 821 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/witton-le-wear/restaurants/low-barns-coffee-shop (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Nature Preserve # Low Barns Coffee Shop Visitor Centre Low Barns Nature Reserve Low Lane, Witton-Le-Wear [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7874781362378739373&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Low Barns Coffee Shop](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116279583904158229282) **In short:** Low Barns Coffee Shop is a nature preserve in Witton-Le-Wear, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 821 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Low Barns Coffee Shop Low Barns Coffee Shop sits within the visitor centre at Low Barns Nature Reserve. The cafe serves light bites and cakes at reasonable prices, with a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The nature reserve itself features accessible walks, well-maintained paths and bird hides for wildlife observation. The venue has facilities suitable for children. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Low Barns Coffee Shop's own website](http://durhamwt.com/reserves/low-barns-nature-reserve/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Visitors say this nature reserve offers pleasant, accessible walks with well-maintained paths and numerous bird hides for observing wildlife. They also highlight the cafe's delicious food, including light bites and cakes, and its reasonable prices. Guests mention the staff are friendly and welcoming, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (821 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Witton-Le-Wear Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1181326). [More restaurants in Witton-Le-Wear](https://staycation.co.uk/witton-le-wear/restaurants) ★ 4.7 (821 reviews) [Visit official website](http://durhamwt.com/reserves/low-barns-nature-reserve/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01388 488728](tel:01388488728) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Witton-Le-Wear **Plus Code** 9C6WM6HX+67 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Witton-Le-Wear Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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