Breakfast with Red Squirrels
2025-04-06 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-10 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-24 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-25 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-26 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-27 08:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London) and 12 more dates | RSPB Haweswater, Burn Banks Haweswater, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2RL, United Kingdom
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 the shared expertise of a Wild Intrigue guide, you will discover the fascinating ecology of the Red Squirrel and its woodland home along with an array of birdlife.

Scampering Red Squirrels in treetops were once a common sight throughout the whole of the UK, with historic population estimated at 3.5 million individuals. Now, due to the pressures of reduced food, habitat availability and disease, largely brought by the introduction of the North American Grey Squirrels, the UK Red Squirrel population has dramatically declined to 120,000 individuals, with only around 15,000 Reds remaining in England.

But there is hope! Scotland and Northern England remain strongholds for Red Squirrels, with teams of dedicated conservationists working together to protect the scamping of Reds in our treetops for future generations to enjoy.

The work undertaken at RSPB Haweswater makes an outstanding contribution to Red Squirrel conservation in in the Lake District National Park. By protecting Naddle Forest, a semi-ancient Atlantic oak woodland, Reds have abundant foraging and nesting opportunities, and by planting tens of thousands of fruit and nut bearing trees over the years, this vital habitat will be expanded and protected to ensure the future survival of Reds Squirrels at Haweswater.

We are proud to host this experience at RSPB Haweswater. For every Breakfast with Red Squirrels ticket sold, you will be helping to support the conservation of Red Squirrels at this beautiful reserve.

We’ve recently teamed up with the local community pub, The Mardale Inn, to offer a discount on accommodation for our hide guests. Details will be provided upon booking.

Afternoon Tea in the Woodland Hide
2025-04-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-17 13:00 - 15:00
In 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.

You are invited to a deliciously enchanting Afternoon Tea in the Woodland Hide, to enjoy time in this tranquil corner of Haweswater with Wild Intrigue, who will cordially introduce you to the wild inhabitants of Naddle Forest.

Taking place in Wild Intrigue’s cosy Woodland Wildlife Hide, this exclusive wildlife experience for two is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the tranquil Lake District landscape. Custom-built to allow close, ethical encounters with wildlife, the Woodland Wildlife Hide has become a place to enjoy time with an array of birds including Nuthatch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Siskin, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Coal Tit, Robin, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Sparrowhawk and opportune encounters with beautiful Red Squirrels.

Whilst watching the antics of wildlife outside, you can enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea of sandwiches, cakes and scones with jam & cream curated by local Askham Stores, with plenty of accompanying tea and fresh coffee.

Even better, by booking onto an Afternoon Tea in the Woodland Hide with Wild Intrigue, you are directly supporting RSPB’s vital work in conserving and enhancing the precious wildlife and habitats of Wild Haweswater.

Woodland Wildlife Hide | Afternoon Photography Hide
2025-04-25 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-03 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-30 12:30 - 16:30
Photograph spectacular Lake District wildlife at Wild Intrigue’s purpose built Woodland Wildlife Hide, based at RSPB Haweswater near Penrith.

From the iconic Red Squirrel to the elusive Great Spotted Woodpecker, the Wild Intrigue Woodland Wildlife Hide provides incredible wildlife encounters and photography opportunities. Situated in a quiet corner of the Lake District within the mossy woodlands of RSPB Haweswater, the hide is the perfect, secluded base to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.

RSPB Haweswater is not only beautiful, it is an inspiring demonstration of how nature and people can thrive together in the Lake District National Park. Through practical regeneration work, special habitats and wildlife are being reconnected, enhanced and conserved. The woodlands are alive with an impressive diversity of species, many of which visit the hide. Your booking will contribute to the continued conservation and enhancement of these important habitats, and the wildlife they support.

Developed and constructed from a photographic perspective, the hide looks out onto a beautiful woodland scene, with natural perches and a well established feeding station. Two-way mirror windows, photography ports and gimbal heads give you the best chance of capturing those perfect images, whilst luxury seats and complimentary refreshments make you feel right at home.

A variety of the highest quality seeds and nuts are always topped up in the feeding station, providing a balanced diet for wild visitors and supporting local businesses. Through the provision of high quality, varied food, the hide welcomes a rich array of species, with fluttering wings and pitter-pattering squirrel footsteps often the accompanying soundtrack.

Of course the wildlife of Haweswater is just that – wild! So it cannot be guaranteed which species will visit, or when they may appear.

Upon arrival, a Wild Intrigue guide will meet you to provide seasoned advice, and handy tips to make the most of your experience and images before walking you to the hide. Once settled in, you are welcome to enjoy the hide for yourself. Full arrival details will be provided upon booking.

Wild Intrigue are proud to support the Wild Haweswater initiative through the construction and operation of the Woodland Wildlife Hide.

Find out more about Full Day Hire of the Woodland Wildlife Hide, or treat someone with a Wild Intrigue Gift Card.

Breakfast with Red Squirrels
2025-05-09 08:00 - 10:00
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 the shared expertise of a Wild Intrigue guide, you will discover the fascinating ecology of the Red Squirrel and its woodland home along with an array of birdlife.

Scampering Red Squirrels in treetops were once a common sight throughout the whole of the UK, with historic population estimated at 3.5 million individuals. Now, due to the pressures of reduced food, habitat availability and disease, largely brought by the introduction of the North American Grey Squirrels, the UK Red Squirrel population has dramatically declined to 120,000 individuals, with only around 15,000 Reds remaining in England.

But there is hope! Scotland and Northern England remain strongholds for Red Squirrels, with teams of dedicated conservationists working together to protect the scamping of Reds in our treetops for future generations to enjoy.

The work undertaken at RSPB Haweswater makes an outstanding contribution to Red Squirrel conservation in in the Lake District National Park. By protecting Naddle Forest, a semi-ancient Atlantic oak woodland, Reds have abundant foraging and nesting opportunities, and by planting tens of thousands of fruit and nut bearing trees over the years, this vital habitat will be expanded and protected to ensure the future survival of Reds Squirrels at Haweswater.

We are proud to host this experience at RSPB Haweswater. For every Breakfast with Red Squirrels ticket sold, you will be helping to support the conservation of Red Squirrels at this beautiful reserve.

We’ve recently teamed up with the local community pub, The Mardale Inn, to offer a discount on accommodation for our hide guests. Details will be provided upon booking
