The Official Visitor Site for Kielder Water & Forest Park
Belvedere - Softroom Architects 1999
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Type: Viewpoint
Kielder Belvedere was Kielder's first architectural commission. Winner of the Stephen Lawrence Prize in 2000 as well as RIBA and Civic Trust awards, this unusual shelter is open to visitors at all times of the year.
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.
Hawkhope Car Park 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.
OS map ref. NY683884. The Belvedere is sited along the Lakeside Way at Benny Shank on the north shore of Kielder Water.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Forest Location
- In countryside
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - It is not necessary to purchase a car parking ticket at every visitor centre you visit. Just buy one £4 ticket at your first stop off and it is valid to use at the other visitor centres throughout the whole day. Alternatively, if you only park for one hour or less, the charge will be £1.50.
Contact Details
Northumberland
NE48 1BT
Tel: +44 01434 220616
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.