The Official Visitor Site for Kielder Water & Forest Park
Cat Cairn: the Kielder Skyspace - James Turrell 2000
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Type: Viewpoint
A sculptural artwork on Cat Cairn, a rocky outcrop overlooking Kielder Water and Forest Park. Visitors to the Skyspace will find themselves in a circular room where the artist manipulates our normal perceptions of light and space. In daylight hours, this chamber; illuminated only by natural light through the roof opening, is a contemplative space that focuses the visitor's attention on the sky. During the changing light conditions at dusk and dawn, the lighting system becomes active and visitors can expect to experience a rich unforgettable display of tone and colour.
"My work is not so much about my seeing as about your seeing. There is no one between you and your experience". James Turrell
Road Directions
OS map re. NY 613928
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.
Skyspace is 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.
Follow the C200 road past Kielder Water towards Kielder Village. Parking at the (Skyspace signed) car park 200m off the public road, the sculpture is a one mile walk up the forest road. vehicular access is allowed but visitors will need to get a key to pass through a forestry barrier to enable them to drive up to the sculpture. Keys are available from Kielder visitor centres, the local shop, the Anglers Arms in Kielder village and from the Calvert Trust.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Forest Location
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Parking for disabled drivers. Keys are available from Kielder visitor centres, the local shop, the Anglers Arms in Kielder village and from the Calvert Trust
- 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 1ER
Tel: +44 01434 220616
Opening Times & Dates
Open All Year
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Downloads
- Image download
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Skyspace in the snow
Image: Peter Sharpe - Image download
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Kielder Skyspace - view through the roof opening
Image: Peter Sharpe
