CampgroundHidden gem
Kielder Campsite
Kielder, North East England
Camping in England's biggest forest, under one of Europe's darkest skies.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- Best to book
A campsite in Kielder Water & Forest Park, part of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park. The skies are exceptional, the lake is huge and the forest is empty enough for real peace.
Good to know
- Kielder Observatory runs stargazing events, so book well ahead
- Lake and forest tracks suit cycling
- Bring layers; nights are cold
- Best time
- Winter and autumn for the best star shows
- Open
- Spring to autumn
- Getting there
- Via sealed roads from the A68 or Bellingham
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Showers
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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