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Nothing

You could do nothing. This place is pretty good for busy people. Visitors usually “on the go” can just kick back and do nowt. With no mobile signal, fresh air and space to wander what better than to recharge? Once you've had your fill of nothing, check out some of the other things we have on offer in the area.

Distance from Kielder campsite: 13 miles / 27 minutes by car

Duration of visit: Half a day

Lat and Long: 55.262151, -2.794359

A short drive into Scotland and you can see an imposing castle untouched by the tourism trap and a pleasure to visit. Simple and grand!

Nothing gives it more justice than the landscape as you approach on foot.

A number of courses are being held at Kielder Campsite. [For dates and other venues close by please visit Northern Wild's website] To find, please scroll down the page.

Duration of visit: An enjoyable full day.

Forage and Feast in Northumberland.

As seen on Robson Green's 'Tales from Northumberland'.

Distance from Kielder campsite: 51miles / 1 hr 26 minutes by car

Duration of visit: Give it a day

Lat and Long: 55.415585, -1.715474

A grade one listed castle, inhabited and full of character. This has been featured in the first two Harry Potter films.

Not a cheap day out, but well worth it! Take a full day, ensure you leave the site with plenty of time to travel and visit.

The observatory is a pre-booked event. This can be done online or by phone:

Kielder Observatory

Phone number: 0191 265 5510.

The observatory is closed to access during the day, you can walk to it and around it. But not during scheduled events.

We are the closest site to the observatory.

It will take you 20 minutes to drive from site to the observatory car park.

Distance from Kielder campsite: Half a mile. 15min walk, 5 mins by cycle.

Duration of visit: Minimum of half a day.

Ordnance Survey Grid Ref: (Start of Lakeside Way South Shore.) NY 63030 92674

The South Shore of Kielder Reservoir. This shared trail runs parallel to the road as well as the reservoir. It finishes at Kielder Dam, you can travel to Falstone Village and sample it's rustic delights or continue along the North Shore back to Kielder, visiting Art and Architecture along the way.

Distance from Kielder campsite: Booked events will be held 750 metres away in a designated section of woodland.

Duration of visit: An enjoyable full or half day. And for any of you die-hards.....you get up to a week!

Lat and Long:  55.233936  -2.5802797

More than thirty years sharing skills, knowledge and enthusiasm in the natural world from bushcrafts and wild food foraging to wildlife watching and ancient crafts, with young and old alike.

Site now fully booked for this event.

However, all is not lost.

Teepee accommodation is available through Northen Star Teepees at the castle, further information, click here.

Overflow camping for Kennels Field, near Kielder Castle, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Dirty Reiver 2020 takes place at Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre, Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 1ER on April 17 and 18.

We are situated 5 minutes from Kielder Castle. We can accommodate tents, motor homes, camper/vans (no electric).

 2 night min stay please.

We do not accept non-booked visitors, all other accommodation providers in the area will be saturated. From previous years experience: the early bird catches the worm.

For site facilities please click here.

To book click on the button below.