The Official Visitor Site for Kielder Water & Forest Park
- Welcome to the Kielder Water & Forest Park website
- Ospreys return! See live footage from the nest at Kielder Castle
- Why not visit the accommodation page to discover the wide range of accommodation in the Park?
- Why not sign up to our e-bulletin to keep up to date with our latest events and activities?
- Due to the busy Kielder Marathon weekend of activities, the Lakeside Way will not be open for general use on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October 2010 - click here for more information
- Series of fun activity days announced for this summer - canoeing, climbing, king-swing, fishing - click here for details
Kielder Observatory - Perseid Meteor Shower
This event promises to be a real show stopper. The Kielder Observatory is situated in England's darkest sky location and thus is ideal for observing the night sky. The perseid meteor shower is a wonderful event that starts in the distant solar system as a comet. When the sun's gravity pulls on the comet it approaches the warmer inner solar system, where it melts and forms a tail. The thousands of tiny particles that make up this tail provide an awesome display of shooting stars as they hit the earth's atmosphere. Come to the observatory to see this event and learn how they are created.
Road Directions
OS map re. NY 609933.
From Newcastle or Carlisle, follow the A69 to Hexham then follow the B6320 to Bellingham (brown-signed Kielder Water & Forest) and take the C200 to Kielder Water & Forest Park.
From Jedburgh/Edinburgh take the A68 south to Otterburn, then the B6320 to Bellingham and follow the brown signs to Kielder Water & Forest Park along the C200.
The Observatory is situated within Kielder Forest and sign-posted from the C200. Follow the C200 road past Kielder Water towards Kielder Village. Vehicular access is allowed to the Observatory for events. Parking at the (Skyspace signed) carpark 200m off the public road.
Please remember to fill up your tank before you begin your journey as there are no petrol stations in the immediate Kielder Water & Forest Park area.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Forest Location
- In countryside
- Indoor Event
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Payment Methods
- Booking essential
Contact Details
Kielder
Northumberland
NE48 1ER
Tel: +44 (0)7805 638469
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £6.00 per ticket type |
| Child | £4.00 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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