Kielder village, a small rural community, is located close to the Scottish border at the very top of Northumberland in the North Tyne Valley. It is best known for its sections of Hadrian’s Wall and for having the largest man-made lake in Europe. Although now situated at the head of the reservoir, the area was once wild and uncultivated, surrounded by moors and bogs, full of turbulence and history. The name Kielder comes from Kielder Burn meaning violent stream. Kielder village lay in a remote area with few inhabitants and suffered border raids and warfare for several centuries. In 1297, the army of William Wallace rampaged through it and in 1311 it is recorded that Robert the Bruce ‘laid waste to Kieldir’. Those living in the area built castles, pele towers or bastles as defence according to their means. Once popular for whisky distilling and running, it was the growth of mining industries during the eighteenth century that helped Kielder village grow. Tile works, lead mining and an iron foundry were in operation at Kielder at one time which helped improve roads and in 1862 the LNER railway opened a line into the area to speed coal delivery to the midlands. At 250 square miles in size, Kielder Forest is England’s largest forest, created in the 1920’s extending 6 miles either side of Deadwater Burn.
Cottage
Ravenshill Forest Park
Stable Cottage
Pub and Bar
School
Kielder Community First School
Places to Stay near Kielder
Twenty Seven B&B (0.06 miles)
Kielder is probably the most tranquil place in England; with acres of open moors; ... More | visit website
Falstone Barns (7.02 miles)
Set in a private estate ... More | visit website
Holly Bush Inn (11.18 miles)
Horse and Hound Country Inn (11.53 miles)
Redesdale Arms Hotel (13.67 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
Jedforest Hotel (13.83 miles)
Excellent food and a warm welcome in the beautiful setting of the Scottish Borders, Over 30 Acres of gardens & grounds with our own fishing on the Jedwater and private ... More
Riverdale Hall Hotel (14.23 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
Mosspaul Inn (14.48 miles)
A warm welcome awaits you at this historic and well known Borders landmark. Peacefully situated in the Teviot Hills yet immediately adjacent to the A7 Historic Borders Route to Edinburgh, Mosspaul with its comfortable ... More | visit website
Craigburn Farmhouse (14.60 miles)
Geoffrey and Louise offer a warm Cumbrian welcome to our farmhouse set in quiet country side in the beautiful border country.Six tastefully modernized, individually furnished bedrooms provide all the comfort ... More
Bessiestown (14.60 miles)
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