Tower Knowe Visitor Centre

Tower Knowe Visitor Centre

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Type: Heritage / Visitor Centre

Tower Knowe, the gateway centre to Kielder Water & Forest Park, is an ideal location to orientate yourself and find out what you can do and where. Why not discover the area's rich history at the Explore Centre?

From here you can board the Osprey ferry - the ideal way to discover Kielder Water in comfort - visit the sailing club, start a walk or bike ride along the Lakeside Way or even buy a fishing starter pack and ask one of the rangers to show you how to tackle up.

Perfect for coffee or lunch, Cafe on the Water has beautiful views across the reservoir. Tower Knowe Visitor Centre also offers parking and WC facilities as well as an extensive shop selling ranges of outdoor wear, souvenirs and fishing tackle.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is C200.

Public Transport Directions

Newcastle Central is the nearest Intercity station and offers regular services to Hexham. Newcastle has superb rail links to all parts of the UK with direct trains to London [3hrs], Aberdeen, Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow, Sheffield and cross-Pennine routes to Manchester and Liverpool.

Tel. 08457 484950 [timetable]
Tel. 08457 225225 [bookings]

Facilities

Provider Features

  • Forest Location
  • In countryside
  • Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loops
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking Onsite
  • On site parking
  • Parking (charge)

Catering

  • Groups: Coach Group Coffee/Meal Stop - please ring to book tel01434 251000
  • On-Site café/restaurant - Waterside cafe.
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free - Must pre book
  • Groups Accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Toilets

Target Markets

  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed Towards Students / Youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Contact Details

Tower Knowe
Kielder
Northumberland
NE48 1BX

Tel: +44 0845 155 0236

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Opening Times & Dates

01/04/2012 to 30/06/2012

  • Monday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00

01/07/2012 to 31/08/2012

  • Monday 10:00 - 18:00
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
  • Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
  • Friday 10:00 - 18:00
  • Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
  • Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
  • Bank Holiday 10:00 - 18:00

01/09/2012 to 30/09/2012

  • Monday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
  • Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00

01/10/2012 to 31/10/2012

  • Monday 10:00 - 16:00
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
  • Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
  • Friday 10:00 - 16:00
  • Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
  • Bank Holiday 10:00 - 16:00

01/11/2012 to 31/03/2013

Ticket Information

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

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