Art and architecture

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The landscape around Kielder Water & Forest Park (KW&FP) has become home to a unique collection of visual art and architecture, inspiring the creation of work in response to the scale and complexity of its unique environment and the area's varied and fascinating history.

The abundance of contemporary art and architecture in this striking rural setting makes public art accessible to all visitors and is located at sites around the lake and within the forest.

The art and architecture programme at KW&FP has been running for over fifteen years. There are now over 20 pieces to see, set in an area of 16 square miles, making the Park the largest outdoor public art gallery in the UK.

Recent commissions have won a number of national architectural awards including the Stephen Lawrence Prize, three RIBA Awards, two Civic Trust Awards, a Wood Award and the Northern Culture Award for 'Best Use of Public Open Space'.

New projects:

As part of the new Lakeside Way and mountain biking tracks, six new and unusual shelters have been created for visitors to explore.

These projects have been designed by both artists and architects and provide places for visitors to stop for a while, take in the view and, if necessary, take shelter from inclement weather conditions on their walk or cycle.