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Kielder Observatory & Kielder Water
Kielder, Northumberland
Stargazing at one of Europe's darkest skies (Gold Tier Dark Sky Park), beside Kielder Water & Forest Park with lakeside trails, cycling and the Birds of Prey Centre.
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Mooch tip Wrap up warm - it's very cold at night. Sister site Twice Brewed Observatory is near Hadrian's Wall.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Evening events, booked in advance; forest park open daily
- How long to allow
- 3 hours (event)
- Best time to go
- Autumn-winter new moon
- Accessibility
- Contact observatory; remote hilltop site
Getting there
- Address
- Black Fell, off Shilling Pot, Kielder, NE48 1EJ
- Parking
- Free observatory car park for ticket holders
- Nearest station
- Hexham (approx 1 hour by car)
- Other ways
- Car essential
Places to stay near Kielder Observatory & Kielder Water
Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.
