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Kielder Forest Celebrates 100 Years with New Attractions

4/9/2026

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Kielder Forest marks the centenary of its first plantings.
Silvas Capitalis is a timber sculpture at Kielder Forest.
The forest spans 250 square miles in Northumberland, with 158 million trees and 500 jobs.
The Deadwater Double Black Downhill trail opened on May 1.
The forest's visitor offerings include the Lakeside Way, a 26-mile route, and the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park known for stunning night skies.

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Story summary

Kielder Forest marks the centenary of its first plantings.
Silvas Capitalis is a timber sculpture at Kielder Forest.
The forest spans 250 square miles in Northumberland, with 158 million trees and 500 jobs.
The Deadwater Double Black Downhill trail opened on May 1.
The forest's visitor offerings include the Lakeside Way, a 26-mile route, and the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park known for stunning night skies.