Moths & Muffins

A morning discovering secret wonders of the Northumbrian night

This beautiful estate is managed with wildlife at its heart, supporting a rich mosaic of habitats which attract magical moth species such as the Burnished Brass, Elephant Hawkmoth, Peach Blossom, and Garden Tiger.

Based from the Swallow Hut, Wild Intrigue will introduce you to the spectacular beauty and importance of these misunderstood creatures while you enjoy a tasty morning treat of locally sourced sweet muffins, bottomless tea and fresh coffee, and orange juice.

A kaleidoscope of colour awaits! You will have the opportunity to go through the moth traps set the night before, with your Wild Intrigue guides helping to identify the species captured. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to take incredible photographs of these much under-rated invertebrates, showing the impressive camouflage and vibrancy of different species.

Moth trapping is vital for conservation, to understand local and national populations of these nocturnal pollinators, which are indicators of changes in the climate and habitats. Once captured and recorded all moths will be safely released back to the wild to continue bringing intrigue to our evenings.

Suitable for adults as well as families with children. Under 18s must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult. If you have any questions about the experience, or would like tips on accommodation to stay locally the evening before, please feel welcome to get in touch.