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Kielder Observatory - Charles Barclay Architects 2008

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Kielder
Northumberland
NE48 1ER

Tel: +44 07805 638 469

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Description

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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Image download: 4.6 Mb; Kielder Observatory - SW elevation
Image: Charles Barclay
Image download: 4.2 Mb; Kielder Observatory - NW elevation
Image: Charles Barclay

Pricing

Ticket Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
External Viewpoint Free	Free

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

Location

Road Directions

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.

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