Kielder Water and Forest Park

Visitor information

Opening hours

Car parks are open dawn to dusk daily.

Weekdays

Monday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

Tuesday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

Wednesday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

Thursday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

Friday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

Weekends

Saturday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

Sunday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

How to find us

Kielder Water and Forest Park , 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.

Access to the forest can be gained from a number of points along the C200, alternatively continue to Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre at the northern end of Kielder Water.

OS Grid Ref

NY 632 934

Get directions

55.2339351, -2.5802845

Parking and prices

Parking Charges

Tickets valid for all car parks within the park including those operated by Northumbrian Water
All day	£5.00

Campervans Overnight Parking (Kielder Castle only, Discovery Pass membership not included and charges still apply)
After 17.00	£10.00

Additional Information

Regular visitors can save money by becoming a Member -

Facilities and access

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

View Accessibility Statement

Accessible toilet

Assistant dogs welcome

BBQ

Baby changing facilities

Bike wash

Cafe

Cycle hire

Dogs allowed

Easy access trail

Picnic area

Play Area

Shop

Toilets

Visitor Centre

Wildlife hide

Contact details

Landline Number

01434 250209

E-Mail Address

kieldercastle@forestryengland.uk

Kielder Water and Forest Park

Kielder Water and Forest Park - a day out packed with adventure, from red squirrels and ospreys to mountain biking and stargazing!

Although it's England's largest forest, Kielder is not just about trees. At any one time, a quarter of the area of Kielder is open space, including England’s largest area of blanket bog. Kielder is also England’s most important red squirrel reserve, home to the biggest remaining population of red squirrels in the country.

A visit to Kielder will uncover many surprises such as the Minotaur Maze and Skyspace, one of England's largest mountain bike trail network and home to Northumberland's only breeding osprey population. For more information on the ospreys, please visit the Visit Kielder website. Kielder is also a great place to see a variety of wildlife.

So if it is adventure or tranquillity and wild beauty you are after then there is something for everyone in this awe-inspiring place.

Visit Kielder is the official tourist information visitor website for Kielder Water and Forest Park.