Nocturnal Ouseburn | Wild Spaces Safari

Explore Ouseburn’s wild spaces after dark

Join a guided nocturnal safari of Ouseburn with Cain from Wild Ouseburn, to explore how our urban landscape looks, sounds and feels at night.

Part of Wild Ouseburn‘s programme of events, you’ll discover which nocturnal wildlife ventures into the Lower Ouseburn at night, and how the burn’s tidal connection makes it an incredible hotspot for wildlife in the city. Following the burn from The Cycle Hub and along past Ouseburn Farm, we’ll then head into Ouseburn Woods to explore how this wild, dark space benefits wildlife throughout the seasons.

Throughout the safari, we’ll consider which features of the natural and built landscape may be benefitting, or restricting, wildlife (and human wellbeing) – and explore how simple changes could improve this.

This free event is part of Wild Ouseburn, in connection with the 2026 North East Dark Skies Festival.

WHERE TO MEET

Cain will be waiting to welcome you at 7pm outside the front entrance of The Cycle Hub, looking out onto the River Tyne (in Spiller’s Car Park).

BOOKING

Most suited to adults and young people aged 14 and above (with adult supervision).

Please reserve your free space so we have an idea of numbers, and kindly let us know if you are no longer able to attend closer to the date. You’re welcome to get in touch to find out more about the route we’ll be taking beforehand via info@wildintrigue.co.uk

Meeting point: This event will begin and end outside The Cycle Hub at 7pm.

Part of the 2026 North East Dark Skies Festival.