Working Forest Open Day

 

An unmissable opportunity to go behind the scenes and find out how England’s largest forest is managed. Get ‘up close and personal’ with some monster timber harvesting machines and not quite so massive but more traditional horse-loggers, and watch both in action deep in the forest. There is also the chance to have-a-go at planting a tree to add to the 3.5 million planted every year – all by hand!
Kielder Forest isn’t all about trees. This day out also gives you the chance to visit Britain’s newest observatory perched high above the North Tyne Valley and find out more about the exciting developments planned for the forest over the coming years.
Booking is not essential but strongly recommended, as places on the minibuses are strictly limited.
Did you know?
Kielder Forest accounts for 25% of England’s timber production
Fifty lorry loads of timber a day leave the forest
Every year, Kielder’s trees store 82000 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere, helping to reduce the impact of climate change

How to get there:

Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre
Kielder
Kielder
Northumberland
England
OS Grid Reference: NY631935

How to get there: From South West via Newcastleton, the North via Hawick or the East via Bellingham

Type of Event:

recreational, active, wildlife/nature, tree and guided

Date:

This is an archived event. The event is not running at present. Please use the 'whats on search' on the left to find out what is happening in your area.

Booking is strongly recommended for this event

Time:

Minibuses leave between 10.30am and 2.30pm

Age Group:

Families welcome

Cost of Event:

£5 adult, £3 conc and £12 a family of four.(Suggested donations)

Easy Access:

Meeting Place:

Kielder Castle Visitor Centre

Clothing Required:

Sensible clothing and footwear

Booking Required:

01434 250209

Dogs Allowed:

No

Contact:

Kielder Castle 01434 250209 e-mail: kieldercastle@forestry.gsi.gov.uk