Kielder Castle

Visitor information

Opening hours

Please note Duke's Pantry Café and Castle exhibition will be:

Closed 24th to 26th December
Open 27th to 30th December
Closed 31st December to 1st January
Open 2nd to 6th January
Closed 7th January to 7th February

Duke's Pantry Café winter opening hours may vary, please keep an eye on their website for updates.

Weekdays

Monday
Main car park	8am - dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11am - 4pm

Tuesday
Main car park	8am - dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11am - 4pm

Wednesday
Main car park	8am - dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11am - 4pm

Thursday
Main car park	8am - dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11am - 4pm

Friday
Main car park	8am - dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11am - 4pm

Weekends

Saturday
Main car park	8am - dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11am - 4pm

Sunday
Main car park	8am - dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11am - 4pm

How to find us

Kielder Castle, Kielder

Sat Nav Postcode: NE48 1ER

By Car

From the nearby villages of Bellingham and Newcastleton follow signs to Kielder Water and Forest Park which will take you onto the C200 - the road which runs adjacent to the southern shore of Kielder Water.

OS Grid Ref

NY632934

Get directions

55.2335711, -2.5805507

Parking and prices

Tickets valid for all car parks within the park including those operated by Northumbrian Water.

Parking Charges

Main Car Park
Up to 1 hour	£1.50
All day	£5.00

Forest Drive (Toll road)
All day	£3.00

Forest Drive Toll and Car Park
All day	£7.00

Campervans Overnight Parking at Kielder Castle Only (Discovery Pass membership not included, additional charges apply)
After 17.00	£10.00

Additional Information

Regular visitors can save money by becoming a Member -

Card payments accepted

Disabled parking available

Facilities and access

For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:

View Accessibility Statement

Assistant dogs welcome

Baby changing facilities

BBQ

Bike wash

Cafe

Cycle hire

Disabled toilet

Dogs allowed

Easy access trail

Picnic area

Toilets

Visitor Centre

Wildlife hide

Contact details

Landline Number

01434 250209

E-Mail Address

kieldercastle@forestryengland.uk

Kielder Castle

Discover endless opportunity at England's largest forest

A visit to Kielder Castle visitor centre will uncover many surprises. Get lost in the Minotaur Maze, discover the fascinating night sky or walk along the unique Lakeside Way, a 26 mile multi-use path around the lake which can be accessed from Kielder Castle.

We also have one of England's largest mountain bike trail networks! Located adjacent to Kielder Castle is the Kielder Cycle Centre which offers bikes for all ages and disciplines as well as up to date, electric assisted cycles.

Kielder is a great place to see a variety of wildlife. From April to August, live camera footage is shown daily from Northumberland's only breeding osprey population which is now the largest natural colony in the UK with an impressive 6 nests per season. Kielder Salmon Centre is also close to Kielder Castle and gives a real insight the fantastic work the Environment Agency carry out in the area, including rearing Salmon and also protecting Pearl Mussels.

You can even explore the forest from the comfort of your car along the Kielder Forest Drive, which starts at Kielder Castle - it should be noted this is an unsurfaced road and best suited for 4x4 vehicles, not a suitable road for low to the ground vehicles.