Kielder Salmon Centre

This is the largest conservation hatchery in England and Wales. Up to 900,000 salmon are successfully bred here each year.

Come here to:

• Drop into the hatchery's new visitor centre (free entry).
• Discover the fascinating life cycle of the salmon.
• See how the fresh water pearl mussel breeding beds help save one of the UK's most endangered species.
• Enjoy a school visit.
• Groups of four or more people can experience a behind the scenes tour and meet the people who carry out the vital conservation work (booking required).