How to find us

Important Information - 3 & 4 December

If you are attending Kielder Winter Wonderland this weekend please be aware that the B6320 may be shut. Roadworks are ongoing this week and may run into the weekend. There are alternative routes in place, please check https://northumberland.roadworks.org/ for the latest up to date information.

Please allow extra time on your journey to ensure you get to us on time for you first activity.

Leaplish Waterside Park, Kielder Water & Forest Park, Northumberland, NE48 1BT.

Kielder Water & Forest Park is

- 30 miles (50 minutes drive) by road from Hexham
- 52 miles (80 minutes drive) from Newcastle upon Tyne
- 40 miles (90 minutes drive) from Carlisle
- 30 miles (60 minutes drive) from Jedburgh

By road

From Carlisle and the M6

Take the A69 to Newcastle for approx 35 miles then turn north onto the A6079 towards Bellingham. Travel through Chollerford and Wark and then follow the brown tourist signs for Kielder Water. Once you see the reservoir, which will be on your right, follow the main road for 5 miles to Leaplish Waterside Park.

From Newcastle and the A1

Take the A69 to Hexham for approx 20 miles then turn north onto the A6079 towards Bellingham. Travel through Chollerford and Wark and then follow the brown tourist signs for Kielder Water. Once you see the reservoir, which will be on your right, follow the main road for 5 miles to Leaplish Waterside Park.

From Scotland

Take the A68 south to the B6320 junction for Bellingham. Turn right here and follow the brown signs to Kielder Water. Once you see the reservoir that will be on your right, follow the main road for 5 miles to Leaplish Waterside Park.