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) - 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.

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Contact Details

Kielder Castle
Kielder
Northumberland
NE48 1ER

Tel: +44 01434 220616

Opening Times & Dates

Open All Year

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
FreeFree

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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