The landscape around Kielder has become the home to a unique collection of visual art and architecture structures. These have been created by artists who have been inspired by the scale and complexity of Kielder’s varied, fascinating history and its unique environment.
Many people visit Kielder for this open-air art experience but for some, they are a surprising curiosity discovered on a walk or bike ride and provide point of interest, a place to rest, contemplate, take in the landscape and environment, and take a picture.
The artworks are located around the lake on or near the Lakeside Way, within in the forest, on the surrounding fells, and in the neighbouring Northumberland National Park with most pieces being fully accessible to visitors.
The varied works include ‘Bakethin Hide’, a wildlife watching space (delivered in collaboration with Newcastle University’s School of Architecture as part the Testing Ground programme), the award-winning futuristic shelter ‘Kielder Belvedere’ (by Softroom Architects); ‘Kielder Skyspace’ light sculpture (by James Turrell), “Silvas Capitalis” (by SIMPARCH) giant head structure that watches and listens to the nuances of forest life and “Minotaur”, a contemporary maze (by Nick Coombe & Shona Kitchen) sited within the grounds of Kielder Castle.
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