Tower Knowe Visitor Centre

Tower Knowe | Kielder | Northumberland | NE48 1BX

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Tower Knowe shop is open daily from 10am - 5pm from April to end October.

Best for: finding out what there is to do.

A great place to discover the area's rich history - check out the interactive exhibition on the Dam and how it was built . It's also a good way to find out what you can do and where.

Come here to:

Have a coffee or lunch at Cafe on the Water.
Please note the explore centre is now open
Take in the beautiful views over Kielder Water.
Start a walk or bike ride along the 26 mile Lakeside Way.
Board the Osprey Ferry (subject to pre-booking and timetable).
Buy a fishing starter pack.
Shop for souvenirs, fishing tackle and outdoor wear.
Walk to Kielder Dam or Northumberland Wildlife Trust's nature reserve at Falstone Moss.
Visit Kielder Water Sailing Club (new members welcome).

Café on the Water

On Monday 13th May,we will be closing our doors for one week only and will reopen 20th May for something new coming and we're sure you'll like it. The Visitors centre will be offering refreshments and cakes.

Café on the Water sits on our sister site, Tower Knowe. It is about a ten minute drive from Kielder Waterside, a stop on the Osprey Ferry and is on the Lakeside Way.

The café is perfect for a quick or light bite or a snack. We have a selection of hot and cold drinks plus savoury and sweet options for you to pick from. We can definitely recommend the homemade ice cream although it is hard to pick just one flavour – you will want them all! Sitting on the edge of the lake the views are spectacular.

The café is particularly popular during the day with people who are out and about. Whether it be cyclists or walkers who want a break from the Lakeside Way, explorers from the ferry or people stopping off on their way somewhere else there is something for everyone.