Holding 200 billion litres of water, Kielder Water is the largest man-made lake in England by capacity, surrounded by Kielder Forest, the largest man-made woodland in Europe. Originally planned in the 1960’s to satisfy an unexpected demand for water to support a booming industrial economy, by the time the reservoir was constructed and took two years to fill with water, it was not officially opened by the Queen until 1982. By that time, the decline of heavy industry combined with more water-efficient industrial processes and better water leakage control meant that its’ original purpose was questioned and many people criticised the government-funded project as a waste of money and resource, calling it a folly. In recent years however, Kielder Water has more than justified its presence, ensuring that North East England enjoys plentiful water supplies whilst the southern counties endure hosepipe bans and droughts. In fact, so effective has Kielder been that similar projects are now being considered in other parts of the country where continued water shortages seem to worsen each year. In addition to maintaining its function of water supply, Kielder Water is also one of the region’s top tourist attractions, with over 250,000 visitors each year who go to enjoy the watersports, wildlife, bird-watching, camping and other leisure pursuits.
Attraction
Holiday Park
Calvert Trust
Kielder Lodges
Kielder Water Lodges
Activities
Kielder Bikes Cycle Centre(Cycling)
Falstone Fishing Club(Fishing)
Kielder Sailing Club(Water Sports)
Merlin Brae Ski Club(Water Sports)
Waterski Club(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Kielder Water
Falstone Barns (1.87 miles)
Set in a private estate ... More | visit website
Twenty Seven B&B (5.46 miles)
Kielder is probably the most tranquil place in England; with acres of open moors; ... More | visit website
Holly Bush Inn (6.40 miles)
Riverdale Hall Hotel (9.06 miles)
Riverdale Hall is Northumberland's premier country house hotel, providing extensive sporting and leisure facilities. With an award winning restaurant, swimming pool, sauna, cricket field and salmon river in its own ... More
Redesdale Arms Hotel (11.07 miles)
Situated in the beautiful Northumberland National Park we are perfectly located for a relaxing break or a touring exploration of what the North East has to offer. We offer bed and breakfast or full ... More | visit website
Bay Horse Inn (12.40 miles)
Battlesteads Country Inn & Restaurant (12.41 miles)
Originally built as a farmstead in 1747, this four-star Inn and Restaurant features a cosy bar with open fire, sunny conservatory and walled beer-garden, excellent bar meals and a la carte menus (including vegetarian) using ... More | visit website
Otterburn Hall Hotel (12.45 miles)
Situated in the heart of Northumberland, in an area of natural beauty with the village of Otterburn, a short stroll away. This luxury 4 star Country House hotel is the only hotel in the Northumbria ... More | visit website
Percy Arms Hotel (12.49 miles)
In the midst of a wild and romantic landscape, the Percy Arms Hotel stands on the edge of the Northumberland Moors and offers luxury and comfort in a genuine 'get ... More
Otterburn Tower (12.59 miles)
The Otterburn Tower is truly distinctive. A fortified Northumbrian country house, built by a cousin of William the Conqueror in 1076, it attractively combines almost a thousand years of history with all the facilities required ... More | visit website
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