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
Northumbrian Heritage Workshop
Join Kim Bibby-Wilson as she hoists the hippin on the origins of local words, with extracts from dialect poetry and the chance to play the Northumbrian version of "Call My Bluff" (workshop noon-1.30pm).
Also experience a whistle-stop introduction to the songs, music, dance and traditions of Northumberland, with melodies on the Northumbrian smallpipes, songs to join in with and a chance to try clog dancing (please bring flat hard-soled shoes). Workshop 2.30-4pm.
Part of the Kielder Festival of Lanterns.
Road Directions
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.
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
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (charge) - There is a daily £3 parking charge transferable around Kielder Water & Forest Park.
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Target Markets
- Marketed Towards Families
Contact Details
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 1ER
Tel: +44 01434 652 220
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | Free |
| Child | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Downloads
- Kielder Festival of Lanterns flier
- 2.4 Mb
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Kielder Festival of Lanterns flier
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