Eavesdrop on bats in Kielder ForestDiscover the secret lives of Kielder Waterside’s nocturnal neighbours, on a guided Bat Safari! Using special acoustic detectors you will eavesdrop on the hidden world of ‘bat chat’, exploring fascinating behaviours such as acrobatic hunting and summertime socialising. Come and explore Kielder at night, on our short walking safari full […]
Discover Wallington's wild sideNEW for 2023 Discover the wild side of National Trust Wallington, Northumberland, on a guided, walking wildlife safari with Wild Intrigue. With special access into one of the estate’s more secluded corners, Rothley Lake and Woods, you will explore the beautiful woodland that blankets these freshwater lakes. Offering a tranquil home to […]
A wildlife photography adventure!Kids (and their grown ups!) are invited on an adventure of wildlife discovery and photography around National Trust Wallington with Wild Intrigue, to discover secrets and top tricks to becoming an expert wildlife photographer. You will learn how understanding animal behaviour can help you get the perfect photo without disturbing wildlife, and […]
Amongst the spectacular architecture of Newcastle, incredible wildness can be found in our everyday explorations of the city.Between Newcastle and Gateshead runs the tidal vein of the River Tyne. With its comings and goings between sea and land, the scenery of the urban Quayside is ever-changing, and so too is the wildlife which lives within […]
Nature discovery for all the family!Kids (and their grown ups!) are invited to join Wild Intrigue to discover the wonderful wild side of Kielder.The natural world is bursting with life in summer, from birds and beasts to berries and bugs! Come along to Tower Knowe, at Kielder Water and Forest Park, for a mini walking […]
Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by expert naturalists, Wild Intrigue, you’ll head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys, which return from Africa to nest here each year.You will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk, diving into the fascinating history, ecology and local […]
Eavesdrop on bats in Kielder ForestDiscover the secret lives of Kielder Waterside’s nocturnal neighbours, on a guided Bat Safari! Using special acoustic detectors you will eavesdrop on the hidden world of ‘bat chat’, exploring fascinating behaviours such as acrobatic hunting and summertime socialising. Come and explore Kielder at night, on our short walking safari full […]
Discover Ouseburn's real night life!Join Wild Intrigue on an urban wildlife safari to discover intriguing creatures of the night in Newcastle City's lively hub, Ouseburn. Setting off at sunset with bat detectors in hand, Wild Intrigue will guide you on a journey to track bats down as they emerge from their roosts for 'breakfast'. Bat […]
A feast of food & nature in NorthumberlandRewild your week on a Wild Intrigue Bats & Pizza Night, hosted at the tranquil, rural glamping site Wild Northumbrian. This beautiful spot is set in the heart of Northumberland National Park, on the edge of Kielder Forest, beneath the enchanting celestial blanket of the Northumberland International Dark […]
Nature discovery for all the family!Kids (and their grown ups!) are invited to join Wild Intrigue to discover the wonderful wild side of Kielder.The natural world is bursting with life in summer, from birds and beasts to berries and bugs! Come along to Tower Knowe, at Kielder Water and Forest Park, for a mini walking […]
Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by expert naturalists, Wild Intrigue, you’ll head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys, which return from Africa to nest here each year.You will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk, diving into the fascinating history, ecology and local […]
Eavesdrop on bats in Kielder ForestDiscover the secret lives of Kielder Waterside’s nocturnal neighbours, on a guided Bat Safari! Using special acoustic detectors you will eavesdrop on the hidden world of ‘bat chat’, exploring fascinating behaviours such as acrobatic hunting and summertime socialising. Come and explore Kielder at night, on our short walking safari full […]
Amongst the spectacular architecture of Newcastle, incredible wildness can be found in our everyday explorations of the city.Between Newcastle and Gateshead runs the tidal vein of the River Tyne. With its comings and goings between sea and land, the scenery of the urban Quayside is ever-changing, and so too is the wildlife which lives within […]
In recent years, beavers have made a splash in the news for their restoration in parts of England and Scotland, through a series of enclosed and wild releases. In July this year, beavers were put back on the map in Northumberland through an enclosed beaver release at National Trust Wallington. To celebrate this step toward restoring […]
Discover delectable nature restoration at Hepple WildsNestled between the River Coquet and Simonside hills in beautiful Northumberland, lies Hepple Wilds, a landscape of restoration and rejuvenation.Since 2020, this 4000 acre estate has embraced natural processes, and is on a journey of ecosystem restoration by encouraging wildness, with gentle intervention where required. Free-roaming Longhorn cattle, Highland cattle […]
Explore Northumberland's wild winter wondersJoin Wild Intrigue and the Northumberland National Park astronomy team to discover the wild wonders of winter, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Northumberland International Dark Sky Park's pioneering accreditation.Northumberland is renowned and accredited for having the most pristine dark skies in England, offering spectacular opportunities for stargazing, particularly throughout autumn […]
A pioneering documentary by professional underwater and wildlife cameraman, Jack Perks, ‘Britain’s Hidden Fishes’ explores coastlines, chalk streams, lakes and rivers to put a spotlight on the underdogs of British fauna; our fish. Shot over two years, the film brings a new light on the intriguing behaviours and diversity of fish, bringing light to an […]
Neil Heseltine and Leigh Weston run Hill Top Farm in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, where they continue the long Heseltine tradition of farming in Malham, whilst transforming their land into a place for nature to thrive. Life in the rural idyll of the Dales is a far cry from Leigh’s urban upbringing in Wallsend, but her Newcastle-roots […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Treat your partner (and yourself!) this Valentine's Day to a morning with Red Squirrels, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced breakfast board.With intimate views […]
Treat your partner (and youself!) this Valentine's Day to a morning with Red Squirrels, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced breakfast board.With intimate views […]
Join us for a special safari to celebrate National Stottie Cake Week!Meet at Big River Bakery for a fascinating introduction to the local history of stotties, then join Wild Intrigue on a short walk around Shieldfield searching for ‘hoose spuggies’ (House Sparrows!)We'll make records of these rare urban birds to contribute to Wild Ouseburn, and […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
An Afternoon of delicious enchantmentIn the emerald-green woodland of Wild Haweswater’s Naddle Forest a spectacular array of birds sing above the leafy canopy, and feed on the delicacies the woodland provides, whilst Red Squirrels chase one another and leap across ancient Oak bows.You are invited to a deliciously enchanting Afternoon Tea in the Woodland Hide, […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
A special Mother's Day experience with some extra treats included for a truly memorable morning. Why not join your mum and enjoy the treats together? We're sure you deserve it!Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland […]
An Afternoon of delicious enchantmentIn the emerald-green woodland of Wild Haweswater’s Naddle Forest a spectacular array of birds sing above the leafy canopy, and feed on the delicacies the woodland provides, whilst Red Squirrels chase one another and leap across ancient Oak bows.You are invited to a deliciously enchanting Afternoon Tea in the Woodland Hide, […]
A special Mother's Day experience with some extra treats included for a truly memorable morning. Why not join your mum and enjoy the treats together? We're sure you deserve it!Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland […]
An Afternoon of delicious enchantmentIn the emerald-green woodland of Wild Haweswater’s Naddle Forest a spectacular array of birds sing above the leafy canopy, and feed on the delicacies the woodland provides, whilst Red Squirrels chase one another and leap across ancient Oak bows.You are invited to a deliciously enchanting Afternoon Tea in the Woodland Hide, […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Amongst the spectacular architecture of Newcastle, incredible wildness can be found in our everyday explorations of the city.Between Newcastle and Gateshead runs the tidal vein of the River Tyne. With its comings and goings between sea and land, the scenery of the urban Quayside is ever-changing, and so too is the wildlife which lives within […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
An evening exploring our place in the universeWe are thrilled to welcome wonderful Duncan Wise from Northumberland National Park, for our final Ouseburn Wild Talk of the season.Duncan was instrumental in securing International Dark Park status for Northumberland National Park in 2013, and has continued to be a passionate advocate of its continued protection and […]
Casting light on nocturnal wildlifeWe are delighted to welcome the enchantment of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park to Ouseburn, with the spectacular exhibition, Noctalgia: Dark Skies Matter, created by Ouseburn-based artist Bethan Maddocks.This beautiful series of sculptures play with light and cast mesmerising shadows around the exhibition space of the BottleWorks gallery space in […]
Discover the inspiration of NoctalgiaWe are delighted to welcome the captivating exhibition Noctalgia: Dark Skies Matter by Ouseburn artist, Bethan Maddocks, as part of Ouseburn Dark Skies.The exhibition will be open and free for all to visit between 22nd - 25th March, which you can find out more about on our dedicated page HERE.To celebrate […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]
Explore urban wildness after darkJoin Wild Intrigue for a guided, group safari of Ouseburn after sunset to explore how our urban landscape looks, sounds and feels at night. Together we’ll head off to explore which nocturnal wildlife might be using the burn or Ouseburn Woods, and consider which features of the natural and built landscape […]
Immerse yourself in the arboreal life of the Red Squirrel, in the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater in the eastern Lake District National Park. Based from Wild Intrigue’s comfortable Woodland Wildlife Hide in beautiful Naddle Forest, you will spend a morning watching the antics of Red Squirrels whilst enjoying a locally sourced, cold breakfast board.With intimate views from the hide, and […]