See www.visitkielder.com/events. There’s something for everyone: Sharp Shooters Days, Water Days, High Ropes Days and Climb Days. Even if you’re only visiting the Park for just a day, why not drop in to Calvert Trust Kielder and take part in one of their exciting outdoor adventure sessions. To celebrate this milestone, there will be a 30th Birthday Celebration Ball in October hosted by special guest, George Clarke who revealed his extraordinary Sky Den tree house on his TV series George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. See www.calvert-trust.org.uk/kielder for more information. In 30 years the centre has grown from an adventure centre primarily for schools and groups, to a popular and award winning holiday centre available to everyone. Calvert Trust Kielder opened their doors on 27 September 1984 and during the past 30 years has shown over 150,000 people that “it’s what you CAN do that counts”.
To make it easy for people to view our star attractions, Dark Sky Discovery Sites are being created throughout the International Dark Sky Park and the North Pennines AONB. At nearly 580sq miles, this is the largest Dark Sky Park in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Last year, an area covering Kielder Water & Forest Park and Northumberland National Park achieved International Dark Sky Park Designation for the high quality of the starscape thanks to minimal light pollution.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALVERT TRUST
We’re fortunate to have Kielder Observatory in the heart of the Dark Sky Park and as the nights draw in, check out www.kielderobservatory.org to book a family friendly astronomy event, public observing or aurora night. One of these sites is located in the small village of Stonehaugh, near Kielder, where a stargazing pavilion has recently been built. Find out more here www.kielderartandarchitecture.com.
COME TO THE DARK SIDE For more information or to book a place on any of the events go to www.kieldermarathon.com Over the weekend there will also be children’s races, a 10k race and a Run-Bike-Run relay race where individuals and teams can tackle the marathon distance by running 11km, cycling 26km and then running 5km.
Enjoy your greater outdoors This handy guide should help make the most of your time or plan an upcoming visit. For more information, go to www.visitkielder.com or if you’re onsite, pop into one of our three visitor centres – Tower Knowe, Leaplish Waterside Park or Kielder Castle.
The main marathon will take place on Sunday 5 October and follow an off-road route along the Lakeside Way, a trail that stretches right around the shoreline of Kielder Water.
There’s a whole host of activities you can do in your own time such as walking, cycling and mountain biking, as well as an exciting year round events programme.
‘Britain’s most beautiful marathon’ returns for the fifth year and brings with it a whole host of activities throughout the weekend for all the family.
Kielder Water & Forest Park is officially England’s best tourism experience (Visit England 2013) so what better excuse is there to pay us a visit.
KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK NORTHUMBERLAND
ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND KIELDER MARATHON WEEKEND
READY, SET, SWIM!
Kielder Water will be making a splash in September as swimmers arrive for the first dedicated open water swim. The Kielder Open Water Swim takes place on Sunday 7 September and participants can choose from the classic mile, a 3.8km Iron distance swim or the ultimate test – a 10km swimming Marathon. Peter Pattinson, Guest Services Manager (Operations) at Northumbrian Water, said: “We are very excited about the first open water swimming event. While our reservoir can be a great place to enjoy organised activities like this, it is very deep and cold and can be a dangerous place to swim.
HOW TO FIND US
Autumn 2014 www.visitkielder.com
Coming from Jedburgh/the north east of Scotland take the A68 heading south then the B6320 from Otterburn to Bellingham. Follow the brown signs to Kielder Water & Forest Park.Those travelling from the north west of Scotland should follow the A7. Leave the road at Canonbie to join the B6357 to Newcastleton and Kielder Water & Forest Park is signposted from there. From Newcastle or Carlisle, follow the A69 to Hexham then follow the B6320 to Bellingham (brown-signed Kielder Water & Forest Park) and then the C200 to Kielder Water & Forest Park. You can fill your car up at Kielder village NE48 1EG (unmanned station card payment only) 7am-7pm seven day service and at Bellingham NE48 2BS 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays.
“Under normal circumstances public swimming is never allowed.The Kielder Open Water Swim is a unique event organised by professionals and we are working in partnership with event directors to make sure that special safety measures are in place.”
Fun days out, really wild wildlife and activities for the whole family. Continue inside…
See www.vitalevents.co.uk for more information.
BE OUR FRIEND…
You can become part of England’s number one visitor experience with our exciting new Friends scheme here at Kielder Water & Forest Park. Through the Friends scheme, your support will help conserve wildlife, develop arts activities, build educational opportunities as well as continuing to enhance the great leisure and recreation attractions available at the Park.
CONTACTS For more information about Kielder Water & Forest Park please contact:
As a Friend, you will receive: • Friends membership card. • Exclusive Founder Friends lapel pin badge for our first 500 friends. • Quarterly e-newsletter, with details of the latest events, offers and promotions. • Friends only events and behind the scene talks and tours. • Free car parking on certain weekends during the year. • Discounted last minute offers on accommodation. • Plus many other incentives that will change and develop throughout the year.
To request a larger print version of the newsletter as a pdf please email: janine.scott@nwl.co.uk
For more information and to sign up, see www.visitkielder.com/friends.
www.visitkielder.com
Tel: 0845 155 0236 Email: info@visitkielder.com
DEVELOPED BY KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK DEVELOPMENT TRUST REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER:1139328 MEMBERS: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, FORESTRY COMMISSION, CALVERT TRUST KIELDER AND NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL.
In our autumn 2014 issue... Birthday celebrations Calvert Trust reaches a milestone.
Kielder Marathon Britain’s most beautiful marathon returns.
Dark Sky Park Kielder Observatory events for all the family.
Pin it @visitkielder Kielder Water & Forest Park
See www.visitkielder.com/events. There’s something for everyone: Sharp Shooters Days, Water Days, High Ropes Days and Climb Days. Even if you’re only visiting the Park for just a day, why not drop in to Calvert Trust Kielder and take part in one of their exciting outdoor adventure sessions. To celebrate this milestone, there will be a 30th Birthday Celebration Ball in October hosted by special guest, George Clarke who revealed his extraordinary Sky Den tree house on his TV series George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. See www.calvert-trust.org.uk/kielder for more information. Calvert Trust Kielder opened their doors on 27 September 1984 and during the past 30 years has shown over 150,000 people that “it’s what you CAN do that counts”.
At nearly 580sq miles, this is the largest Dark Sky Park in Europe and one of the largest in the world.
In 30 years the centre has grown from an adventure centre primarily for schools and groups, to a popular and award winning holiday centre available to everyone.
To make it easy for people to view our star attractions, Dark Sky Discovery Sites are being created throughout the International Dark Sky Park and the North Pennines AONB. Last year, an area covering Kielder Water & Forest Park and Northumberland National Park achieved International Dark Sky Park Designation for the high quality of the starscape thanks to minimal light pollution.
We’re fortunate to have Kielder Observatory in the heart of the Dark Sky Park and as the nights draw in, check out www.kielderobservatory.org to book a family friendly astronomy event, public observing or aurora night. One of these sites is located in the small village of Stonehaugh, near Kielder, where a stargazing pavilion has recently been built. Find out more here www.kielderartandarchitecture.com.
COME TO THE DARK SIDE For more information or to book a place on any of the events go to www.kieldermarathon.com Over the weekend there will also be children’s races, a 10k race and a Run-Bike-Run relay race where individuals and teams can tackle the marathon distance by running 11km, cycling 26km and then running 5km. The main marathon will take place on Sunday 5 October and follow an off-road route along the Lakeside Way, a trail that stretches right around the shoreline of Kielder Water. ‘Britain’s most beautiful marathon’ returns for the fifth year and brings with it a whole host of activities throughout the weekend for all the family.
READY, SET, SWIM!
Kielder Water will be making a splash in September as swimmers arrive for the first dedicated open water swim. The Kielder Open Water Swim takes place on Sunday 7 September and participants can choose from the classic mile, a 3.8km Iron distance swim or the ultimate test – a 10km swimming Marathon. Peter Pattinson, Guest Services Manager (Operations) at Northumbrian Water, said: “We are very excited about the first open water swimming event. While our reservoir can be a great place to enjoy organised activities like this, it is very deep and cold and can be a dangerous place to swim.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALVERT TRUST Enjoy your greater outdoors This handy guide should help make the most of your time or plan an upcoming visit. For more information, go to www.visitkielder.com or if you’re onsite, pop into one of our three visitor centres – Tower Knowe, Leaplish Waterside Park or Kielder Castle. There’s a whole host of activities you can do in your own time such as walking, cycling and mountain biking, as well as an exciting year round events programme. Kielder Water & Forest Park is officially England’s best tourism experience (Visit England 2013) so what better excuse is there to pay us a visit.
KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK NORTHUMBERLAND
ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND KIELDER MARATHON WEEKEND HOW TO FIND US
Autumn 2014 www.visitkielder.com
Coming from Jedburgh/the north east of Scotland take the A68 heading south then the B6320 from Otterburn to Bellingham. Follow the brown signs to Kielder Water & Forest Park.Those travelling from the north west of Scotland should follow the A7. Leave the road at Canonbie to join the B6357 to Newcastleton and Kielder Water & Forest Park is signposted from there. From Newcastle or Carlisle, follow the A69 to Hexham then follow the B6320 to Bellingham (brown-signed Kielder Water & Forest Park) and then the C200 to Kielder Water & Forest Park. You can fill your car up at Kielder village NE48 1EG (unmanned station card payment only) 7am-7pm seven day service and at Bellingham NE48 2BS 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays.
“Under normal circumstances public swimming is never allowed.The Kielder Open Water Swim is a unique event organised by professionals and we are working in partnership with event directors to make sure that special safety measures are in place.”
Fun days out, really wild wildlife and activities for the whole family. Continue inside…
See www.vitalevents.co.uk for more information.
BE OUR FRIEND…
You can become part of England’s number one visitor experience with our exciting new Friends scheme here at Kielder Water & Forest Park. Through the Friends scheme, your support will help conserve wildlife, develop arts activities, build educational opportunities as well as continuing to enhance the great leisure and recreation attractions available at the Park.
CONTACTS For more information about Kielder Water & Forest Park please contact:
www.visitkielder.com
For more information and to sign up, see www.visitkielder.com/friends.
To request a larger print version of the newsletter as a pdf please email: janine.scott@nwl.co.uk
As a Friend, you will receive: • Friends membership card. • Exclusive Founder Friends lapel pin badge for our first 500 friends. • Quarterly e-newsletter, with details of the latest events, offers and promotions. • Friends only events and behind the scene talks and tours. • Free car parking on certain weekends during the year. • Discounted last minute offers on accommodation. • Plus many other incentives that will change and develop throughout the year.
Tel: 0845 155 0236 Email: info@visitkielder.com
In our autumn 2014 issue... Birthday celebrations Calvert Trust reaches a milestone.
Kielder Marathon Britain’s most beautiful marathon returns.
Dark Sky Park Kielder Observatory events for all the family.
Pin it
DEVELOPED BY KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK DEVELOPMENT TRUST REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER:1139328 MEMBERS: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, FORESTRY COMMISSION, CALVERT TRUST KIELDER AND NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL.
@visitkielder Kielder Water & Forest Park
See www.visitkielder.com/events. There’s something for everyone: Sharp Shooters Days, Water Days, High Ropes Days and Climb Days. Even if you’re only visiting the Park for just a day, why not drop in to Calvert Trust Kielder and take part in one of their exciting outdoor adventure sessions. To celebrate this milestone, there will be a 30th Birthday Celebration Ball in October hosted by special guest, George Clarke who revealed his extraordinary Sky Den tree house on his TV series George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. See www.calvert-trust.org.uk/kielder for more information. Calvert Trust Kielder opened their doors on 27 September 1984 and during the past 30 years has shown over 150,000 people that “it’s what you CAN do that counts”.
At nearly 580sq miles, this is the largest Dark Sky Park in Europe and one of the largest in the world.
In 30 years the centre has grown from an adventure centre primarily for schools and groups, to a popular and award winning holiday centre available to everyone.
To make it easy for people to view our star attractions, Dark Sky Discovery Sites are being created throughout the International Dark Sky Park and the North Pennines AONB. Last year, an area covering Kielder Water & Forest Park and Northumberland National Park achieved International Dark Sky Park Designation for the high quality of the starscape thanks to minimal light pollution.
We’re fortunate to have Kielder Observatory in the heart of the Dark Sky Park and as the nights draw in, check out www.kielderobservatory.org to book a family friendly astronomy event, public observing or aurora night. One of these sites is located in the small village of Stonehaugh, near Kielder, where a stargazing pavilion has recently been built. Find out more here www.kielderartandarchitecture.com.
COME TO THE DARK SIDE For more information or to book a place on any of the events go to www.kieldermarathon.com Over the weekend there will also be children’s races, a 10k race and a Run-Bike-Run relay race where individuals and teams can tackle the marathon distance by running 11km, cycling 26km and then running 5km. The main marathon will take place on Sunday 5 October and follow an off-road route along the Lakeside Way, a trail that stretches right around the shoreline of Kielder Water. ‘Britain’s most beautiful marathon’ returns for the fifth year and brings with it a whole host of activities throughout the weekend for all the family.
READY, SET, SWIM!
Kielder Water will be making a splash in September as swimmers arrive for the first dedicated open water swim. The Kielder Open Water Swim takes place on Sunday 7 September and participants can choose from the classic mile, a 3.8km Iron distance swim or the ultimate test – a 10km swimming Marathon. Peter Pattinson, Guest Services Manager (Operations) at Northumbrian Water, said: “We are very excited about the first open water swimming event. While our reservoir can be a great place to enjoy organised activities like this, it is very deep and cold and can be a dangerous place to swim.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALVERT TRUST Enjoy your greater outdoors This handy guide should help make the most of your time or plan an upcoming visit. For more information, go to www.visitkielder.com or if you’re onsite, pop into one of our three visitor centres – Tower Knowe, Leaplish Waterside Park or Kielder Castle. There’s a whole host of activities you can do in your own time such as walking, cycling and mountain biking, as well as an exciting year round events programme. Kielder Water & Forest Park is officially England’s best tourism experience (Visit England 2013) so what better excuse is there to pay us a visit.
KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK NORTHUMBERLAND
ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND KIELDER MARATHON WEEKEND HOW TO FIND US
Autumn 2014 www.visitkielder.com
Coming from Jedburgh/the north east of Scotland take the A68 heading south then the B6320 from Otterburn to Bellingham. Follow the brown signs to Kielder Water & Forest Park.Those travelling from the north west of Scotland should follow the A7. Leave the road at Canonbie to join the B6357 to Newcastleton and Kielder Water & Forest Park is signposted from there. From Newcastle or Carlisle, follow the A69 to Hexham then follow the B6320 to Bellingham (brown-signed Kielder Water & Forest Park) and then the C200 to Kielder Water & Forest Park. You can fill your car up at Kielder village NE48 1EG (unmanned station card payment only) 7am-7pm seven day service and at Bellingham NE48 2BS 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays.
“Under normal circumstances public swimming is never allowed.The Kielder Open Water Swim is a unique event organised by professionals and we are working in partnership with event directors to make sure that special safety measures are in place.”
Fun days out, really wild wildlife and activities for the whole family. Continue inside…
See www.vitalevents.co.uk for more information.
BE OUR FRIEND…
You can become part of England’s number one visitor experience with our exciting new Friends scheme here at Kielder Water & Forest Park. Through the Friends scheme, your support will help conserve wildlife, develop arts activities, build educational opportunities as well as continuing to enhance the great leisure and recreation attractions available at the Park.
CONTACTS For more information about Kielder Water & Forest Park please contact:
www.visitkielder.com
For more information and to sign up, see www.visitkielder.com/friends.
To request a larger print version of the newsletter as a pdf please email: janine.scott@nwl.co.uk
As a Friend, you will receive: • Friends membership card. • Exclusive Founder Friends lapel pin badge for our first 500 friends. • Quarterly e-newsletter, with details of the latest events, offers and promotions. • Friends only events and behind the scene talks and tours. • Free car parking on certain weekends during the year. • Discounted last minute offers on accommodation. • Plus many other incentives that will change and develop throughout the year.
Tel: 0845 155 0236 Email: info@visitkielder.com
In our autumn 2014 issue... Birthday celebrations Calvert Trust reaches a milestone.
Kielder Marathon Britain’s most beautiful marathon returns.
Dark Sky Park Kielder Observatory events for all the family.
Pin it
DEVELOPED BY KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK DEVELOPMENT TRUST REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER:1139328 MEMBERS: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, FORESTRY COMMISSION, CALVERT TRUST KIELDER AND NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL.
@visitkielder Kielder Water & Forest Park
See www.visitkielder.com/events. There’s something for everyone: Sharp Shooters Days, Water Days, High Ropes Days and Climb Days. Even if you’re only visiting the Park for just a day, why not drop in to Calvert Trust Kielder and take part in one of their exciting outdoor adventure sessions. To celebrate this milestone, there will be a 30th Birthday Celebration Ball in October hosted by special guest, George Clarke who revealed his extraordinary Sky Den tree house on his TV series George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. See www.calvert-trust.org.uk/kielder for more information. In 30 years the centre has grown from an adventure centre primarily for schools and groups, to a popular and award winning holiday centre available to everyone. Calvert Trust Kielder opened their doors on 27 September 1984 and during the past 30 years has shown over 150,000 people that “it’s what you CAN do that counts”.
To make it easy for people to view our star attractions, Dark Sky Discovery Sites are being created throughout the International Dark Sky Park and the North Pennines AONB. At nearly 580sq miles, this is the largest Dark Sky Park in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Last year, an area covering Kielder Water & Forest Park and Northumberland National Park achieved International Dark Sky Park Designation for the high quality of the starscape thanks to minimal light pollution.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALVERT TRUST
We’re fortunate to have Kielder Observatory in the heart of the Dark Sky Park and as the nights draw in, check out www.kielderobservatory.org to book a family friendly astronomy event, public observing or aurora night. One of these sites is located in the small village of Stonehaugh, near Kielder, where a stargazing pavilion has recently been built. Find out more here www.kielderartandarchitecture.com.
COME TO THE DARK SIDE For more information or to book a place on any of the events go to www.kieldermarathon.com Over the weekend there will also be children’s races, a 10k race and a Run-Bike-Run relay race where individuals and teams can tackle the marathon distance by running 11km, cycling 26km and then running 5km.
Enjoy your greater outdoors This handy guide should help make the most of your time or plan an upcoming visit. For more information, go to www.visitkielder.com or if you’re onsite, pop into one of our three visitor centres – Tower Knowe, Leaplish Waterside Park or Kielder Castle.
The main marathon will take place on Sunday 5 October and follow an off-road route along the Lakeside Way, a trail that stretches right around the shoreline of Kielder Water.
There’s a whole host of activities you can do in your own time such as walking, cycling and mountain biking, as well as an exciting year round events programme.
‘Britain’s most beautiful marathon’ returns for the fifth year and brings with it a whole host of activities throughout the weekend for all the family.
Kielder Water & Forest Park is officially England’s best tourism experience (Visit England 2013) so what better excuse is there to pay us a visit.
KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK NORTHUMBERLAND
ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND KIELDER MARATHON WEEKEND
READY, SET, SWIM!
Kielder Water will be making a splash in September as swimmers arrive for the first dedicated open water swim. The Kielder Open Water Swim takes place on Sunday 7 September and participants can choose from the classic mile, a 3.8km Iron distance swim or the ultimate test – a 10km swimming Marathon. Peter Pattinson, Guest Services Manager (Operations) at Northumbrian Water, said: “We are very excited about the first open water swimming event. While our reservoir can be a great place to enjoy organised activities like this, it is very deep and cold and can be a dangerous place to swim.
HOW TO FIND US
Autumn 2014 www.visitkielder.com
Coming from Jedburgh/the north east of Scotland take the A68 heading south then the B6320 from Otterburn to Bellingham. Follow the brown signs to Kielder Water & Forest Park.Those travelling from the north west of Scotland should follow the A7. Leave the road at Canonbie to join the B6357 to Newcastleton and Kielder Water & Forest Park is signposted from there. From Newcastle or Carlisle, follow the A69 to Hexham then follow the B6320 to Bellingham (brown-signed Kielder Water & Forest Park) and then the C200 to Kielder Water & Forest Park. You can fill your car up at Kielder village NE48 1EG (unmanned station card payment only) 7am-7pm seven day service and at Bellingham NE48 2BS 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays.
“Under normal circumstances public swimming is never allowed.The Kielder Open Water Swim is a unique event organised by professionals and we are working in partnership with event directors to make sure that special safety measures are in place.”
Fun days out, really wild wildlife and activities for the whole family. Continue inside…
See www.vitalevents.co.uk for more information.
BE OUR FRIEND…
You can become part of England’s number one visitor experience with our exciting new Friends scheme here at Kielder Water & Forest Park. Through the Friends scheme, your support will help conserve wildlife, develop arts activities, build educational opportunities as well as continuing to enhance the great leisure and recreation attractions available at the Park.
CONTACTS For more information about Kielder Water & Forest Park please contact:
As a Friend, you will receive: • Friends membership card. • Exclusive Founder Friends lapel pin badge for our first 500 friends. • Quarterly e-newsletter, with details of the latest events, offers and promotions. • Friends only events and behind the scene talks and tours. • Free car parking on certain weekends during the year. • Discounted last minute offers on accommodation. • Plus many other incentives that will change and develop throughout the year.
To request a larger print version of the newsletter as a pdf please email: janine.scott@nwl.co.uk
For more information and to sign up, see www.visitkielder.com/friends.
www.visitkielder.com
Tel: 0845 155 0236 Email: info@visitkielder.com
DEVELOPED BY KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK DEVELOPMENT TRUST REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER:1139328 MEMBERS: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, FORESTRY COMMISSION, CALVERT TRUST KIELDER AND NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL.
In our autumn 2014 issue... Birthday celebrations Calvert Trust reaches a milestone.
Kielder Marathon Britain’s most beautiful marathon returns.
Dark Sky Park Kielder Observatory events for all the family.
Pin it @visitkielder Kielder Water & Forest Park
2014
SEPTEMBER Every Saturday throughout September FAMILY ASTRONOMY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
A fun-packed family event including an interactive multimedia presentation, talks with astronomers and a tour of the Observatory. Ages 5+. Time: 5pm – 6.30pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13, family £45. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Every Sunday throughout September PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Tuesday 2, 9 16 and 23 September and Thursday 4 and 18 September AMAZING COMETS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Comets, the most awesome sight in the skies...what are they and where do they come from? Join our team of astronomers learning all about these celestial wanderers and observe some through our amazing telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Learn about Kielder’s incredible dark skies. Experts are on hand to guide you around the sky and to help you use instrumentation or bring your own telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. DON’T FORGET
The landscape and weather here can be different from home. Please wear the right footwear and clothing for the activity - if you’re not sure what to wear call us on 0845 155 0236. KEY TO SYMBOLS
Please look out for the following symbols to help you when choosing the most suitable event for yourself or your family. Accessible Families & all ages welcome Dogs welcome Bush craft events Wildlife events
Sunday 5 October KIELDER MARATHON
Britain’s most beautiful marathon is back. The course which encircles the shore line of Kielder Water will attract thousands of runners and spectators. Age 18+. Cost: £35 per person affiliated member, £37 per person unaffiliated. Call: 01434 689 040 or book via www.kieldermarathon.com. (booking essential)
Saturday 11 October 4 X 4 SAFARI
A family orientated event, follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park. Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £55 per vehicle. Call: 08445 889 965 (booking essential).
While the adults are out tackling Britain’s Most Beautiful Marathon, our next generation of runners show us what they’re made of! The Kielder Junior Races, 3 age group categories for children aged 7-15 years. Cost: £8 for all age groups. Call: 01434 689 040 (booking essential).
Fridays 5 and 6 September AURORA NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Northern Lights! What are they, how do we see them? The science behind aurora is as fantastic as the myths and stories that have surrounded them for millennia. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Monday 27 October WATER DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Try your hand at canoeing or kayaking on the beautiful Kielder Water. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per person for half hour session Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required) Wednesday 29 October HIGH ROPES DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Sunday 5 October KIELDER JUNIOR RUN
Saturday 11 October and Friday 17 October UNIVERSE FULL OF STARS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
From the Big Bang to the cold, dark empty end of everything! Includes a tour of the facility and use of the powerful telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Sunday 26 October SHARP SHOOTERS DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Test your aiming skill on our Laser Clay shooting and Archery ranges. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per activity per person (includes either 30 clays or 15 arrows). Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
An incredible opportunity to swim and race on a grander scale in the largest man made lake in Northern Europe. Three distances on offer - the Classic Mile swim, a 3.8k Iron Distance and the ultimate test… a 10k Swimming Marathon. Cost: £24 one mile classic, £30 3.8k iron distance, £69 10k marathon. Book via www.vitalevents.co.uk.
Saturdays 13, 20 and 27 September LATE NIGHT ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Have you ever wanted to take pictures of objects in space like the ones you see in magazines, newspapers and astronomy websites? Award winning images which regularly win incredible prizes are taken every day by British astro photographers, and their secrets can be revealed to you in our astro photography nights. Time: 11.30pm – 2.30am. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Thursdays 11 and 25 September PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Monday 1 September WATER DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Try your hand at canoeing or kayaking on the beautiful Kielder Water. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 4pm. Cost: £10 per person for half hour session. Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
Sunday 7 September KIELDER OPEN WATER SWIM
Learn about Kielder’s incredible dark skies. Experts are on hand to guide you around the sky and to help you use instrumentation or bring your own telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 7.45pm – 10.45pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Saturday 13 September KIELDER CHALLENGE WALK
The Kielder Challenge Walk has become one of the most popular challenge walks in Northumberland. The 25.3 mile route around Kielder Water is easy to navigate and great under foot, and what better location! Time: 8am – 6pm. Cost: £30 per person. Call: 01669 621 044 or book via www.shepherdswalks.co.uk.
Wednesday 29 October FAMILY BUSHCRAFTS
Build a shelter, light a fire then cook over it. Make something to take away – how about a string bracelet from nettles! Eat before you arrive and bring food to BBQ over your fire. Bring water-proof clothing and sturdy footwear. Time: 12.30pm – 5.30pm. Cost £10 per person, £30 family of four Call: 01388 529 154 or email bruce@natureholiday.co.uk (booking essential).
Tackle the hanging cargo net, sprint along the swinging logs, make it across the balancing beams. Be brave, take the leap of faith. Age 5+ Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per circuit per person. Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
Friday 26 September and Saturday 27 September UNIVERSE FULL OF STARS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
From the Big Bang to the cold, dark empty end of everything! Includes a tour of the facility and use of the powerful telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
NOVEMBER Saturdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 November FAMILY ASTRONOMY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
A fun-packed family event including an interactive multimedia presentation, talks with astronomers and a tour of the Observatory. Ages 5+. Time: 5pm – 6.30pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13, family £45. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Saturdays 1 and 15 November UNIVERSE FULL OF STARS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
From the Big Bang to the cold, dark empty end of everything! Includes a tour of the facility and use of the powerful telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Friday 31 October SWING AND CLIMB DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Fly through the air on the brilliant King-swing or conquer our mighty Indoor Climbing Wall (Indoor Wall also comes with a session on the Velcro Olympics). Age 5+. Time: 10am - 12.30pm King Swing, 1pm - 3pm Indoor Climbing Wall. Cost: £10 per person per activity Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
OCTOBER Every Saturday throughout October FAMILY ASTRONOMY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
A fun-packed family event including an interactive multimedia presentation, talks with astronomers and a tour of the Observatory. Ages 5+. Time: 5pm – 6.30pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13, family £45. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Saturday 4 October KIELDER 10K
A 10k run around the challenging but spectacular Bull Crag Peninsula. Age 18+. Cost: £23 per person affiliated member, £25 per person unaffiliated. Call: 01434 689 040 or book via www.kieldermarathon.com (booking essential).
Saturday 4 October KIELDER RUN BIKE RUN
The marathon route in three stages - first an 11k run, second a 26km cycle ride and finally 5km sprint. Share your experience with family or friends...or for the ultimate challenge hit the route alone. Cost: £80 per team, £60 individuals. Call: 01434 689 040 or book via www.kieldermarathon.com (booking essential).
Sunday 2 November SHARP SHOOTERS DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Test your aiming skill on our Laser Clay shooting and Archery ranges. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per activity per person (includes either 30 clays or 15 arrows). Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required). Thursdays 13 and 27 November PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Learn about Kielder’s incredible dark skies. Experts are on hand to guide you around the sky and to help you use instrumentation or bring your own telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Fridays 14 and 28 November AURORA NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Northern Lights! What are they, how do we see them? The science behind aurora is as fantastic as the myths and stories that have surrounded them for millennia. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Sunday 23 November 4 X 4 SAFARI
A family orientated event, follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park. Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £55 per vehicle. Call: 08445 889 965 (booking essential).
2014
SEPTEMBER Every Saturday throughout September FAMILY ASTRONOMY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
A fun-packed family event including an interactive multimedia presentation, talks with astronomers and a tour of the Observatory. Ages 5+. Time: 5pm – 6.30pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13, family £45. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Every Sunday throughout September PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Tuesday 2, 9 16 and 23 September and Thursday 4 and 18 September AMAZING COMETS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Comets, the most awesome sight in the skies...what are they and where do they come from? Join our team of astronomers learning all about these celestial wanderers and observe some through our amazing telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Learn about Kielder’s incredible dark skies. Experts are on hand to guide you around the sky and to help you use instrumentation or bring your own telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. DON’T FORGET
The landscape and weather here can be different from home. Please wear the right footwear and clothing for the activity - if you’re not sure what to wear call us on 0845 155 0236. KEY TO SYMBOLS
Please look out for the following symbols to help you when choosing the most suitable event for yourself or your family. Accessible Families & all ages welcome Dogs welcome Bush craft events Wildlife events
Sunday 5 October KIELDER MARATHON
Britain’s most beautiful marathon is back. The course which encircles the shore line of Kielder Water will attract thousands of runners and spectators. Age 18+. Cost: £35 per person affiliated member, £37 per person unaffiliated. Call: 01434 689 040 or book via www.kieldermarathon.com. (booking essential)
Saturday 11 October 4 X 4 SAFARI
A family orientated event, follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park. Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £55 per vehicle. Call: 08445 889 965 (booking essential).
While the adults are out tackling Britain’s Most Beautiful Marathon, our next generation of runners show us what they’re made of! The Kielder Junior Races, 3 age group categories for children aged 7-15 years. Cost: £8 for all age groups. Call: 01434 689 040 (booking essential).
Fridays 5 and 6 September AURORA NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Northern Lights! What are they, how do we see them? The science behind aurora is as fantastic as the myths and stories that have surrounded them for millennia. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Monday 27 October WATER DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Try your hand at canoeing or kayaking on the beautiful Kielder Water. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per person for half hour session Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required) Wednesday 29 October HIGH ROPES DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Sunday 5 October KIELDER JUNIOR RUN
Saturday 11 October and Friday 17 October UNIVERSE FULL OF STARS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
From the Big Bang to the cold, dark empty end of everything! Includes a tour of the facility and use of the powerful telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Sunday 26 October SHARP SHOOTERS DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Test your aiming skill on our Laser Clay shooting and Archery ranges. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per activity per person (includes either 30 clays or 15 arrows). Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
An incredible opportunity to swim and race on a grander scale in the largest man made lake in Northern Europe. Three distances on offer - the Classic Mile swim, a 3.8k Iron Distance and the ultimate test… a 10k Swimming Marathon. Cost: £24 one mile classic, £30 3.8k iron distance, £69 10k marathon. Book via www.vitalevents.co.uk.
Saturdays 13, 20 and 27 September LATE NIGHT ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Have you ever wanted to take pictures of objects in space like the ones you see in magazines, newspapers and astronomy websites? Award winning images which regularly win incredible prizes are taken every day by British astro photographers, and their secrets can be revealed to you in our astro photography nights. Time: 11.30pm – 2.30am. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Thursdays 11 and 25 September PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Monday 1 September WATER DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Try your hand at canoeing or kayaking on the beautiful Kielder Water. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 4pm. Cost: £10 per person for half hour session. Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
Sunday 7 September KIELDER OPEN WATER SWIM
Learn about Kielder’s incredible dark skies. Experts are on hand to guide you around the sky and to help you use instrumentation or bring your own telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 7.45pm – 10.45pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Saturday 13 September KIELDER CHALLENGE WALK
The Kielder Challenge Walk has become one of the most popular challenge walks in Northumberland. The 25.3 mile route around Kielder Water is easy to navigate and great under foot, and what better location! Time: 8am – 6pm. Cost: £30 per person. Call: 01669 621 044 or book via www.shepherdswalks.co.uk.
Wednesday 29 October FAMILY BUSHCRAFTS
Build a shelter, light a fire then cook over it. Make something to take away – how about a string bracelet from nettles! Eat before you arrive and bring food to BBQ over your fire. Bring water-proof clothing and sturdy footwear. Time: 12.30pm – 5.30pm. Cost £10 per person, £30 family of four Call: 01388 529 154 or email bruce@natureholiday.co.uk (booking essential).
Tackle the hanging cargo net, sprint along the swinging logs, make it across the balancing beams. Be brave, take the leap of faith. Age 5+ Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per circuit per person. Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
Friday 26 September and Saturday 27 September UNIVERSE FULL OF STARS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
From the Big Bang to the cold, dark empty end of everything! Includes a tour of the facility and use of the powerful telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
NOVEMBER Saturdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 November FAMILY ASTRONOMY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
A fun-packed family event including an interactive multimedia presentation, talks with astronomers and a tour of the Observatory. Ages 5+. Time: 5pm – 6.30pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13, family £45. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Saturdays 1 and 15 November UNIVERSE FULL OF STARS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
From the Big Bang to the cold, dark empty end of everything! Includes a tour of the facility and use of the powerful telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Friday 31 October SWING AND CLIMB DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Fly through the air on the brilliant King-swing or conquer our mighty Indoor Climbing Wall (Indoor Wall also comes with a session on the Velcro Olympics). Age 5+. Time: 10am - 12.30pm King Swing, 1pm - 3pm Indoor Climbing Wall. Cost: £10 per person per activity Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
OCTOBER Every Saturday throughout October FAMILY ASTRONOMY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
A fun-packed family event including an interactive multimedia presentation, talks with astronomers and a tour of the Observatory. Ages 5+. Time: 5pm – 6.30pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13, family £45. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Saturday 4 October KIELDER 10K
A 10k run around the challenging but spectacular Bull Crag Peninsula. Age 18+. Cost: £23 per person affiliated member, £25 per person unaffiliated. Call: 01434 689 040 or book via www.kieldermarathon.com (booking essential).
Saturday 4 October KIELDER RUN BIKE RUN
The marathon route in three stages - first an 11k run, second a 26km cycle ride and finally 5km sprint. Share your experience with family or friends...or for the ultimate challenge hit the route alone. Cost: £80 per team, £60 individuals. Call: 01434 689 040 or book via www.kieldermarathon.com (booking essential).
Sunday 2 November SHARP SHOOTERS DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Test your aiming skill on our Laser Clay shooting and Archery ranges. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per activity per person (includes either 30 clays or 15 arrows). Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required). Thursdays 13 and 27 November PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Learn about Kielder’s incredible dark skies. Experts are on hand to guide you around the sky and to help you use instrumentation or bring your own telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Fridays 14 and 28 November AURORA NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Northern Lights! What are they, how do we see them? The science behind aurora is as fantastic as the myths and stories that have surrounded them for millennia. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Sunday 23 November 4 X 4 SAFARI
A family orientated event, follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park. Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £55 per vehicle. Call: 08445 889 965 (booking essential).
2014
SEPTEMBER Every Saturday throughout September FAMILY ASTRONOMY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
A fun-packed family event including an interactive multimedia presentation, talks with astronomers and a tour of the Observatory. Ages 5+. Time: 5pm – 6.30pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13, family £45. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Every Sunday throughout September PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Tuesday 2, 9 16 and 23 September and Thursday 4 and 18 September AMAZING COMETS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Comets, the most awesome sight in the skies...what are they and where do they come from? Join our team of astronomers learning all about these celestial wanderers and observe some through our amazing telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Learn about Kielder’s incredible dark skies. Experts are on hand to guide you around the sky and to help you use instrumentation or bring your own telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. DON’T FORGET
The landscape and weather here can be different from home. Please wear the right footwear and clothing for the activity - if you’re not sure what to wear call us on 0845 155 0236. KEY TO SYMBOLS
Please look out for the following symbols to help you when choosing the most suitable event for yourself or your family. Accessible Families & all ages welcome Dogs welcome Bush craft events Wildlife events
Sunday 5 October KIELDER MARATHON
Britain’s most beautiful marathon is back. The course which encircles the shore line of Kielder Water will attract thousands of runners and spectators. Age 18+. Cost: £35 per person affiliated member, £37 per person unaffiliated. Call: 01434 689 040 or book via www.kieldermarathon.com. (booking essential)
Saturday 11 October 4 X 4 SAFARI
A family orientated event, follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park. Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £55 per vehicle. Call: 08445 889 965 (booking essential).
While the adults are out tackling Britain’s Most Beautiful Marathon, our next generation of runners show us what they’re made of! The Kielder Junior Races, 3 age group categories for children aged 7-15 years. Cost: £8 for all age groups. Call: 01434 689 040 (booking essential).
Fridays 5 and 6 September AURORA NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Northern Lights! What are they, how do we see them? The science behind aurora is as fantastic as the myths and stories that have surrounded them for millennia. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Monday 27 October WATER DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Try your hand at canoeing or kayaking on the beautiful Kielder Water. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per person for half hour session Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required) Wednesday 29 October HIGH ROPES DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Sunday 5 October KIELDER JUNIOR RUN
Saturday 11 October and Friday 17 October UNIVERSE FULL OF STARS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
From the Big Bang to the cold, dark empty end of everything! Includes a tour of the facility and use of the powerful telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Sunday 26 October SHARP SHOOTERS DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Test your aiming skill on our Laser Clay shooting and Archery ranges. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per activity per person (includes either 30 clays or 15 arrows). Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
An incredible opportunity to swim and race on a grander scale in the largest man made lake in Northern Europe. Three distances on offer - the Classic Mile swim, a 3.8k Iron Distance and the ultimate test… a 10k Swimming Marathon. Cost: £24 one mile classic, £30 3.8k iron distance, £69 10k marathon. Book via www.vitalevents.co.uk.
Saturdays 13, 20 and 27 September LATE NIGHT ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Have you ever wanted to take pictures of objects in space like the ones you see in magazines, newspapers and astronomy websites? Award winning images which regularly win incredible prizes are taken every day by British astro photographers, and their secrets can be revealed to you in our astro photography nights. Time: 11.30pm – 2.30am. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Thursdays 11 and 25 September PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Monday 1 September WATER DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Try your hand at canoeing or kayaking on the beautiful Kielder Water. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 4pm. Cost: £10 per person for half hour session. Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
Sunday 7 September KIELDER OPEN WATER SWIM
Learn about Kielder’s incredible dark skies. Experts are on hand to guide you around the sky and to help you use instrumentation or bring your own telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 7.45pm – 10.45pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Saturday 13 September KIELDER CHALLENGE WALK
The Kielder Challenge Walk has become one of the most popular challenge walks in Northumberland. The 25.3 mile route around Kielder Water is easy to navigate and great under foot, and what better location! Time: 8am – 6pm. Cost: £30 per person. Call: 01669 621 044 or book via www.shepherdswalks.co.uk.
Wednesday 29 October FAMILY BUSHCRAFTS
Build a shelter, light a fire then cook over it. Make something to take away – how about a string bracelet from nettles! Eat before you arrive and bring food to BBQ over your fire. Bring water-proof clothing and sturdy footwear. Time: 12.30pm – 5.30pm. Cost £10 per person, £30 family of four Call: 01388 529 154 or email bruce@natureholiday.co.uk (booking essential).
Tackle the hanging cargo net, sprint along the swinging logs, make it across the balancing beams. Be brave, take the leap of faith. Age 5+ Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per circuit per person. Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
Friday 26 September and Saturday 27 September UNIVERSE FULL OF STARS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
From the Big Bang to the cold, dark empty end of everything! Includes a tour of the facility and use of the powerful telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
NOVEMBER Saturdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 November FAMILY ASTRONOMY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
A fun-packed family event including an interactive multimedia presentation, talks with astronomers and a tour of the Observatory. Ages 5+. Time: 5pm – 6.30pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13, family £45. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Saturdays 1 and 15 November UNIVERSE FULL OF STARS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
From the Big Bang to the cold, dark empty end of everything! Includes a tour of the facility and use of the powerful telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Friday 31 October SWING AND CLIMB DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Fly through the air on the brilliant King-swing or conquer our mighty Indoor Climbing Wall (Indoor Wall also comes with a session on the Velcro Olympics). Age 5+. Time: 10am - 12.30pm King Swing, 1pm - 3pm Indoor Climbing Wall. Cost: £10 per person per activity Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
OCTOBER Every Saturday throughout October FAMILY ASTRONOMY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
A fun-packed family event including an interactive multimedia presentation, talks with astronomers and a tour of the Observatory. Ages 5+. Time: 5pm – 6.30pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13, family £45. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Saturday 4 October KIELDER 10K
A 10k run around the challenging but spectacular Bull Crag Peninsula. Age 18+. Cost: £23 per person affiliated member, £25 per person unaffiliated. Call: 01434 689 040 or book via www.kieldermarathon.com (booking essential).
Saturday 4 October KIELDER RUN BIKE RUN
The marathon route in three stages - first an 11k run, second a 26km cycle ride and finally 5km sprint. Share your experience with family or friends...or for the ultimate challenge hit the route alone. Cost: £80 per team, £60 individuals. Call: 01434 689 040 or book via www.kieldermarathon.com (booking essential).
Sunday 2 November SHARP SHOOTERS DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Test your aiming skill on our Laser Clay shooting and Archery ranges. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per activity per person (includes either 30 clays or 15 arrows). Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required). Thursdays 13 and 27 November PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Learn about Kielder’s incredible dark skies. Experts are on hand to guide you around the sky and to help you use instrumentation or bring your own telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Fridays 14 and 28 November AURORA NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Northern Lights! What are they, how do we see them? The science behind aurora is as fantastic as the myths and stories that have surrounded them for millennia. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Sunday 23 November 4 X 4 SAFARI
A family orientated event, follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park. Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £55 per vehicle. Call: 08445 889 965 (booking essential).
2014
SEPTEMBER Every Saturday throughout September FAMILY ASTRONOMY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
A fun-packed family event including an interactive multimedia presentation, talks with astronomers and a tour of the Observatory. Ages 5+. Time: 5pm – 6.30pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13, family £45. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Every Sunday throughout September PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Tuesday 2, 9 16 and 23 September and Thursday 4 and 18 September AMAZING COMETS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Comets, the most awesome sight in the skies...what are they and where do they come from? Join our team of astronomers learning all about these celestial wanderers and observe some through our amazing telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Learn about Kielder’s incredible dark skies. Experts are on hand to guide you around the sky and to help you use instrumentation or bring your own telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. DON’T FORGET
The landscape and weather here can be different from home. Please wear the right footwear and clothing for the activity - if you’re not sure what to wear call us on 0845 155 0236. KEY TO SYMBOLS
Please look out for the following symbols to help you when choosing the most suitable event for yourself or your family. Accessible Families & all ages welcome Dogs welcome Bush craft events Wildlife events
Sunday 5 October KIELDER MARATHON
Britain’s most beautiful marathon is back. The course which encircles the shore line of Kielder Water will attract thousands of runners and spectators. Age 18+. Cost: £35 per person affiliated member, £37 per person unaffiliated. Call: 01434 689 040 or book via www.kieldermarathon.com. (booking essential)
Saturday 11 October 4 X 4 SAFARI
A family orientated event, follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park. Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £55 per vehicle. Call: 08445 889 965 (booking essential).
While the adults are out tackling Britain’s Most Beautiful Marathon, our next generation of runners show us what they’re made of! The Kielder Junior Races, 3 age group categories for children aged 7-15 years. Cost: £8 for all age groups. Call: 01434 689 040 (booking essential).
Fridays 5 and 6 September AURORA NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Northern Lights! What are they, how do we see them? The science behind aurora is as fantastic as the myths and stories that have surrounded them for millennia. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Monday 27 October WATER DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Try your hand at canoeing or kayaking on the beautiful Kielder Water. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per person for half hour session Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required) Wednesday 29 October HIGH ROPES DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Sunday 5 October KIELDER JUNIOR RUN
Saturday 11 October and Friday 17 October UNIVERSE FULL OF STARS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
From the Big Bang to the cold, dark empty end of everything! Includes a tour of the facility and use of the powerful telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Sunday 26 October SHARP SHOOTERS DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Test your aiming skill on our Laser Clay shooting and Archery ranges. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per activity per person (includes either 30 clays or 15 arrows). Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
An incredible opportunity to swim and race on a grander scale in the largest man made lake in Northern Europe. Three distances on offer - the Classic Mile swim, a 3.8k Iron Distance and the ultimate test… a 10k Swimming Marathon. Cost: £24 one mile classic, £30 3.8k iron distance, £69 10k marathon. Book via www.vitalevents.co.uk.
Saturdays 13, 20 and 27 September LATE NIGHT ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Have you ever wanted to take pictures of objects in space like the ones you see in magazines, newspapers and astronomy websites? Award winning images which regularly win incredible prizes are taken every day by British astro photographers, and their secrets can be revealed to you in our astro photography nights. Time: 11.30pm – 2.30am. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Thursdays 11 and 25 September PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Monday 1 September WATER DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Try your hand at canoeing or kayaking on the beautiful Kielder Water. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 4pm. Cost: £10 per person for half hour session. Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
Sunday 7 September KIELDER OPEN WATER SWIM
Learn about Kielder’s incredible dark skies. Experts are on hand to guide you around the sky and to help you use instrumentation or bring your own telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 7.45pm – 10.45pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Saturday 13 September KIELDER CHALLENGE WALK
The Kielder Challenge Walk has become one of the most popular challenge walks in Northumberland. The 25.3 mile route around Kielder Water is easy to navigate and great under foot, and what better location! Time: 8am – 6pm. Cost: £30 per person. Call: 01669 621 044 or book via www.shepherdswalks.co.uk.
Wednesday 29 October FAMILY BUSHCRAFTS
Build a shelter, light a fire then cook over it. Make something to take away – how about a string bracelet from nettles! Eat before you arrive and bring food to BBQ over your fire. Bring water-proof clothing and sturdy footwear. Time: 12.30pm – 5.30pm. Cost £10 per person, £30 family of four Call: 01388 529 154 or email bruce@natureholiday.co.uk (booking essential).
Tackle the hanging cargo net, sprint along the swinging logs, make it across the balancing beams. Be brave, take the leap of faith. Age 5+ Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per circuit per person. Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
Friday 26 September and Saturday 27 September UNIVERSE FULL OF STARS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
From the Big Bang to the cold, dark empty end of everything! Includes a tour of the facility and use of the powerful telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
NOVEMBER Saturdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 November FAMILY ASTRONOMY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
A fun-packed family event including an interactive multimedia presentation, talks with astronomers and a tour of the Observatory. Ages 5+. Time: 5pm – 6.30pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13, family £45. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Saturdays 1 and 15 November UNIVERSE FULL OF STARS AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
From the Big Bang to the cold, dark empty end of everything! Includes a tour of the facility and use of the powerful telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org.
Friday 31 October SWING AND CLIMB DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Fly through the air on the brilliant King-swing or conquer our mighty Indoor Climbing Wall (Indoor Wall also comes with a session on the Velcro Olympics). Age 5+. Time: 10am - 12.30pm King Swing, 1pm - 3pm Indoor Climbing Wall. Cost: £10 per person per activity Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required).
OCTOBER Every Saturday throughout October FAMILY ASTRONOMY AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
A fun-packed family event including an interactive multimedia presentation, talks with astronomers and a tour of the Observatory. Ages 5+. Time: 5pm – 6.30pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13, family £45. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Saturday 4 October KIELDER 10K
A 10k run around the challenging but spectacular Bull Crag Peninsula. Age 18+. Cost: £23 per person affiliated member, £25 per person unaffiliated. Call: 01434 689 040 or book via www.kieldermarathon.com (booking essential).
Saturday 4 October KIELDER RUN BIKE RUN
The marathon route in three stages - first an 11k run, second a 26km cycle ride and finally 5km sprint. Share your experience with family or friends...or for the ultimate challenge hit the route alone. Cost: £80 per team, £60 individuals. Call: 01434 689 040 or book via www.kieldermarathon.com (booking essential).
Sunday 2 November SHARP SHOOTERS DAY AT CALVERT TRUST KIELDER
Test your aiming skill on our Laser Clay shooting and Archery ranges. Age 5+. Time: drop in between 10am and 3pm. Cost: £10 per activity per person (includes either 30 clays or 15 arrows). Call: 01434 250 232 (booking not required). Thursdays 13 and 27 November PUBLIC OBSERVING NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Learn about Kielder’s incredible dark skies. Experts are on hand to guide you around the sky and to help you use instrumentation or bring your own telescopes. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Fridays 14 and 28 November AURORA NIGHT AT KIELDER OBSERVATORY
Northern Lights! What are they, how do we see them? The science behind aurora is as fantastic as the myths and stories that have surrounded them for millennia. Age 10+. Time: 8pm – 11pm. Cost: Adults £15, concessions £13. Book via www.kielderobservatory.org. Sunday 23 November 4 X 4 SAFARI
A family orientated event, follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park. Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £55 per vehicle. Call: 08445 889 965 (booking essential).