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Kielder Observatory - Charles Barclay Architects 2008
Contact Details
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 1ER
Tel: +44 07805 638 469
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Type: Observatory / Planetarium
Kielder Observatory is an astronomical attraction at Kielder Water & Forest Park run by the Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society. Please visit www.kielderobservatory.co.uk for information about events and the public access programme.
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Kielder Observatory - SW elevation
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Kielder Observatory - NW elevation
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Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| External Viewpoint 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.
The Observatory 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.
OS map re. NY 609933
Follow the C200 road past Kielder Water towards Kielder Village. Parking at the (Skyspace signed) carpark 200m off the public road, the sculpture is a 1 mile walk up the forest road. The Observatory is a further 0.5 miles further on vehicular access is allowed to Skyspace but visitors will get a key witch are available from Kielder visitor centres, the local shop, the Anglers Arms in Kielder village and from the Calvert Trust.
Vehicular access is allowed to the Observatory for events.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Forest Location
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - During planned astronomical events.
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Parking on site free during astronomical events
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