Midges: Whilst Kielder hosts a good deal of adorable wildlife, be aware that the midge population of Kielder are now fully awake and are in residence. Be prepared!  The campsite and the local shop sell Smidge, fly spray, headnets and citroenella candles. Long trousers, long sleeves when pitching will assist. We recommend arriving in the day, late arrivals will be on their own....apart from a few million midgy friends who will be extremely eager to meet you. 

If you have a campervan/motorhome/touring caravan, bringing a plug in fan assists to keep the midges at bay. They cannot fly in a breeze. [Bring two]
Note to all:  pray for a breeze!

The work on our access road bridge has been completed. You can approach Kielder from the South once again.

 We no longer allow open fires on site. This includes fire-bowls and is non negotiable.  We have BBQ stands dotted around the site which are perfect for disposable BBQ’s or putting your own charcoal in. Camping gas stoves, trangias and Cob cookers are fine. 

THE KIELDER TAVERN IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. This establishment is a privately run pub with no links to the campsite. We cannot inform guests on any updates until they happen or we are given bona fide updates. 

    Kielder General Store opens on aThursday through to a Sunday. They do not have long opening hours, make yourself aware of their opening times. FB page link below. KIELDER GENERAL STORE IS CLOSED MONDAY THROUGH TO WEDNESDAY. Please plan accordingly.

Kielder General Store.

Faltstone Tea rooms is situated near the dam and is ideal for a 'halfway house' nibble and a drink. Check with this link for the latest timings Falstone Tea Rooms link

Click HERE to book for any of the events listed below. [Don't forget to put the correct dates into the search field.]

The Northumbrian [Triathlon] 26th - 28th June 26.   

Triple Crown [Glorious Gravel] 28th - 30th August 26

Kielder Forest Gravel Event [Maverick events] 4th - 6th September 26

Kielder 100 [NTRF] 25th - 27th September 26

Kielder Star Camp  5th - 12th October 26

Kielder Dark Skies [Rally Moto Event] 16th - 18th October 26

Chiller [Coldbrew Events] 23rd - 25th October 26

Kielder Forest Bike Shop and Hire, managed by Team Cycles offer, bike hire, snacks, tea and coffee at their establishment next to the Castle Car Park. For more info go to: 

Kielder Forest Bike Shop and Hire

 Click here to view our Access Statement

Many thanks!

Steve, Sarah and Kevin.

Some of our local wildlife pictured can prowl and pilfer at night, we strongly advise guests not to leave certain items outside overnight. particularly food, shoes and bags. [No need to remove large non edible items such as chairs.....to date we know that the badger set or foxes lair can't get furniture inside]  We'll update should planning permission be sought.