The Calvert Trust Kielder's fully accessible centre is based on the edge of both Kielder Forest and Kielder Water in the magnificent Northumberland countryside and offers the opportunity for activity, care and tranquillity for people with disabilities their families and friends.

The Calvert Trust Kielder is a not for profit charity and began operations in 1981, and since then thousands of people have come through our doors and experienced both the opportunity to take part in activity and relax in the tranquillity of surroundings here in Kielder forest.

Plenty of beautiful open space and plenty of water make us a perfect venue to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you want to be on the water sailing and cruising or trying your hand at archery, or even scaling our climbing tower, the opportunity exists.

Alternatively you can choose to simply relax and take in the peace and quiet of this wonderful corner of Northumberland.

From the east of England head for Newcastle upon Tyne, once there on the A1 you will see signs for Hexham and the A69. Follow the A69 past Hexham until a turning on the right of the dual carriageway signs towards Acomb and Chollerford A6079. Follow the road through Acomb village, Wall village and through to Chollerford at which point brown tourist information signs start signalling the way to ‘Kielder Water and Kielder Forest’. Once at Kielder Water and you can see the dam, the Calvert Trust is only 3.5 miles away past Tower Knowe Information Centre. The Calvert Trust is on the left hand side of the road. From the west of England / south of Scotland aim for junction 44 on the M6 by Carlisle. Turn off the M6 here and follow the A7 through Longtown. On approaching the next village of Canonbie there are brown tourist information signs marking the route through to Kielder. This route takes you through many country roads and is approximately one hour in journey time from Carlisle. Eventually you will come to Kielder village. Do not turn into the village but keep going past. The Calvert Trust is 5 miles past Kielder Village on the right hand side of the road.