Kielder Castle
From tranquillity to high octane outdoor adventure, there is something for everyone in England's largest forest.
Explore Kielder Castle
The scale of the Kielder forest is enough to take your breath away! At 250 square miles it is England’s largest forest.
A visit to Kielder Castle Visitor Centre will uncover many surprises such as the Minotaur Maze and Skyspace. We have one of England's largest mountain bike trail network and are the home to Northumberland's only breeding osprey population.
At a glance
- Kielder Water and Forest Park
- 5 walking trails
- 7 cycling trails
- Café
- Cycle hire
- Picnic and BBQ areas
- Kielder Observatory
- Dogs welcome
Activities at Kielder Castle
Cycling and Mountain Biking trails
Gruffalo Sculptures at Kielder Castle
Highway Rat Activity Trail at Kielder Castle
Horse Riding at Kielder Castle
Kielder Forest Drive
Lakeside Way
Minotaur Maze at Kielder Castle
Picnics and barbecues at Kielder Castle
Real Christmas Trees at Kielder Castle
Walking trails
Sustainably grown, high quality British Christmas trees available to buy at Kielder Castle
Enjoy a fabulously festive day out with a trip to Kielder Castle where our expert staff can help you choose between lodgepole pine, Nordmann fir, or Norway spruce, in a variety of different sizes.
Make sure you pick up your free Christmas tree sapling with your purchase!
Make sure you pick up your free Christmas tree sapling with your purchase!
Kielder Castle café
Kielder Castle café (formerly the Duke's Pantry) provides the ideal refuelling stop, be it for a meal, drink or a nibble of cake.
