Bowesfield Marsh
📍 Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3NB, UK
About Bowesfield Marsh
Bowesfield Marsh is a cherished nature reserve nestled by the River Tees in Stockton-on-Tees, offering a peaceful retreat into nature. Managed by the Tees Wildlife Trust, this popular spot boasts an impressive 4.5/5-star rating from visitors, who frequently praise its tranquil atmosphere and abundant wildlife.
The marshland provides a fantastic habitat for diverse wildlife, making it ideal for birdwatching and observing free-roaming horses. It’s a popular destination for walks with friends, family, and dogs, with paths leading to the water's edge. Visitors often enjoy the serene beauty, particularly at sunset when the light glows through the tall reeds. Do note that paths, especially those parallel to the river, can become very muddy after rain, so appropriate footwear is highly recommended.
Visiting Information
Bowesfield Marsh is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing visitors to enjoy its beauty at any time. Entry to the reserve is free, with no payment options required. Accessibility features are not explicitly provided, and as mentioned by visitors, paths can be uneven and muddy, reflecting its natural, undeveloped state.
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📍 Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3NB, UK
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Showing 5 of 140 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 3 February 2026.
Fantastic little place of tranquility! Great mix of wildlife in the marsh and nearby river Tees - horses can roam free here but very content to munch grass and seem blissfully unaware of you. It can get very muddy so wear appropriate footwear. Footpaths could do with a little TLC.
A lovely place filled with nature. Bowesfield Marsh makes for a good walk with friends and family in the daytime and seems pretty dog friendly. It's not so well lit at night, of course, as it seems it's being kept as close to nature as possible so there are no lights around the trail bar a small one or two that I've seen by steps at the gravel car parking area on the way in. It is by workplaces so I'd imagine the parking area would get busy during working day hours.
A peaceful and beautiful place. We went at sunset in December and the sun glows through the tall reeds. Most paths lead you to the waters edge. The path running parallel to the river gets very muddy after rainfall.
Nice walk, well looked after by tees wildlife.
It was a hard ride on the bike in places, totally unprepared that is why it was so good. My bike "bit" me. Plenty of stinging nettles and biting horse flies, ideal conditions when only wearing shorts 😅. Just thought I'd try it for a change.