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	08.00-dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11.00-16.00

Tuesday
Main car park	08.00-dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11.00-16.00

Wednesday
Main car park	08.00-dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11.00-16.00

Thursday
Main car park	08.00-dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11.00-16.00

Friday
Main car park	08.00-dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11.00-16.00

Weekends

Saturday
Main car park	08.00-dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11.00-16.00

Sunday
Main car park	08.00-dusk
Visitor Centre and Cafe	11.00-16.00

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.

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 with a Discovery Pass -

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

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. Kielder is also a great place to see a variety of wildlife.