Dusk Beaver Safari
17th July 2027 @ 7:10 pm – 9:40 pm
EXPERIENCE THE TRANQUILITY OF A BEAVER WETLAND
As the sun sets, an intriguing creature missing from the Northumbrian landscape for 400 years, emerges into its restored watery home.
Join Wild Intrigue on a Dusk Beaver Safari at the National Trust Wallington beaver enclosure, to observe the first beavers to have been restored in Northumberland.
The Wallington Beavers live in an ever-changing wetland crafted by their own engineering. As aquatic mammals, beavers need a safe, watery environment in which to live and raise their young, which the Wallington Beavers have developed through the ongoing creation of dams and pools.
The behaviour of Beavers differs with each safari, making this one of our most exciting wildlife experiences. As Beavers are nocturnal, our Dusk Safaris are a chance to watch the family feeding and socialising with one-another as their emerge from the lodge, before they get ‘to work’ on their wetland infrastructure.
The banks of the burn are carpeted in colourful wildflowers and grasses, along with trees such as willow, birch and rowan, which the Beavers forage on throughout the night.
With strong social bonds, family members make time to groom, play and communicate with one another. Observing these social mammals, in the wetlands they have carefully crafted, is one of the most enriching wildlife encounters you can enjoy. We are delighted that this is possible in Northumberland thanks to the National Trust, with support from the Reece Foundation and the Beaver Trust.
From a raised position in the landscape, you will enjoy views of the core beaver wetland amongst a bank of wildflowers. The wetland is home to an array of other species, including Roe Deer, Kingfisher, Grey Heron, Badger and Otter – which may also make a special appearance.
Dusk Beaver Safaris will follow the Beaver Trust’s ethical beaver watching protocol, in addition to Wild Intrigue’s 10+ years of experience in watching and sharing this spectacular species.
Although every effort has been made to share a successful encounter with the Beavers, please understand that these are wild animals and views therefore cannot be guaranteed.
Please note that this experience is designed, and only suitable, for adults (and ages 16+ with accompanying adults), and once entered into the beaver enclosure, attendees will be required to speak quietly. Please feel welcome to get in touch if you have questions about this.
For more information please visit the main Dusk Beaver Safari Mini Exped page here. For a closer look at the Beaver family’s incredible wetland architecture, and to learn about this inspiring species, check out our daytime Beaver Enclosure Safaris.
The reintroduction of Beavers at Wallington forms a vital part of the National Trust’s ambition for Wilder Wallington, to restore native species and natural ecosystem functions across the vast 5321 ha estate.
The beaver enclosure is not located in the main NT Wallington visitor hub, as detailed on the map. It is approximately a 10 minute drive north. The exact meeting point with directions will be shared upon booking.
