Bolam Lake Country Park

Bolam Lake Country Park lies about nine miles west of Morpeth and is signposted off the A696 from Belsay.

Opening times and facilities: Bolam Lake Country Park gates are open throughout the year during the day.

There are a variety of woodland and lake view walks throughout the park, including a fully accessible path around the lakeshore.

The park provides the perfect environment for wildlife such as roe deer, red squirrels, and nuthatches. Bolam Lake is also home to swans and other waterfowl. All visitors are kindly asked to please respect breeding season (spring and early summer).

This planned landscape park has a long, rich history. Find out more information about its past and the resident wildlife in the visitor centre.

Bolam Lake visitor centre and cafe

The cafe sells a range of hot and cold refreshments, including soup, sandwiches, and local homemade cakes and scones. The visitor centre also sells a wide variety of books, maps, and handmade local gifts.

The cafe at Bolam Lake is situated next to the Boathouse Wood Car Park, to the north of the lake.

This cafe can accept cash or card payments.

Dogs
The park is an excellent place to walk dogs. Dog walkers are kindly encouraged to keep dogs under control and be considerate of wildlife in the park and livestock in the surrounding area.

Bins are provided in each car park.