Places to eat

The Boat Inn restaurant and bar at Leaplish Waterside Park, Kielder Water

 Our restaurant and bar is the perfect compliment to your visit to Kielder Water. Due to its waterside setting, your dining experience will be accompanied by panoramic views across the water to the distant shores. Kielder is renowned for its beauty and the Boat Inn restaurant allows you to enjoy this in very comfortable surroundings. There is a full range of hot and cold food served daily.

If you just want to sit back and relax, the bar offers a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, speciality coffees and snacks to allow you to enjoy your evening.

Throughout the season there will be a variety of entertainment for all of the family to enjoy!

Café on the water at Tower Knowe, Kielder Water

With stunning views overlooking Kielder Water, Cafe on the water is great place to go. Serving a range of cold and hot drinks, sandwiches and light bites all in the newly refurbished diner, it is an ideal place for a break while you explore the area.  Please note: 'Tower Knowe Visitor Centre' and the 'Café on the water' have now closed for the 2009 season.

The tea room, Grassholme reservoir

There is a tea room based in the lodge at Grassholme overlooking the water and Lunedale hills beyond. This serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks. It is a welcome refreshment point when you are exploring Grassholme and the surrounding Teesdale waters.

All opening times may vary. Please call 0870 240 3549 for more information.