Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre

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Type: Castle / Fort

Overlooking Kielder Village, the castle was the former hunting lodge for the Duke of Northumberland. Now it is home to both Kielder Forest and Birds of Kielder exhibitions as well as local collections of artwork at the Duchess art gallery.

The Duke's Pantry restaurant serves light snacks and hearty warming meals while the castle shop is stocked with souvenirs. Children can enjoy hours of fun at the adventure playground and Minotaur Maze and the start of the scenic Forest Drive in also nearby.

The Castle is also the hub for mountain bike enthusiasts and is home to an exciting mountain bikes skills area, trials area and the start point for the single track mountain bike trails.

Walkers and cyclists can find a series of trails starting here and as well as the opportunity to join the Lakeside Way.

Facilities include parking, WC and nearby bike hire.

Opening Times

Open All Year

01/04/2012 - 30/10/2012
Day	Times
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

Ticket Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Free	Free

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

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.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Hexham Station.

Information

Gradings

VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

Visit Britain Code of Practice 2011

Accessibility:

Facilities

Provider Features

Forest Location
In countryside
Indoor Attraction
Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Cassette tapes and players.
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp / Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point
On site parking - Disabled badge holders may park in the castle grounds
Parking (charge) - £1.50 per hour. £4.00 per day transferable between all Kielder Water & Forest Park car parks