Minotaur - Nick Coombe and Shona Kitchen 2003

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Type: Maze

Minotaur is located in the grounds of Kielder Castle. Wheelchair users can access the work via the Duchess trail.
The Minotaur Maze is a must for children and adults alike. The adventurous will discover a number of special features that include a set of stairs taking visitors above the walls and enabling them to consider possible alternative routes within the maze and say 'Hello' to others waiting outside. The final goal, a small glittering room formed from rocks of recycled glass is a quiet place from which to contemplate the task of discovering a return route to the outside world.

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.

Kielder Castle is situated within Kielder Village and sign-posted from 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
  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Village Location

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp / Level Access

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge) - Parking around Kielder Water and Forest Park is £3.00 per day, single ticket covers all car parks.

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Contact Details

Nr Kielder Castle
Kielder
Northumberland
NE48 1ER

Tel: +44 01434 220616

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
AdultFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Minotaur - summer
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Minotaur - winter
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