TDW in Blossom - Spring Twilight Safari

Join Wild Intrigue for a peaceful, family-friendly, wild night out in Gateshead Riverside Park.

On this guided exploration of the woodland we'll tune into our nocturnal senses to look and listen for signs of spring wildlife which emerges at dusk. The safari will include an introduction to British and local bats - including the bizarre behaviours and amazing anatomy of these mammals. We will explore Riverside Park with acoustic bat detectors in hand, to eavesdrop on any bats that happen to be foraging overhead.

The wildlife we encounter will be recorded as part of ongoing monitiring of the natural environment along the Tyne Derwent Way.

Meeting point: Meet outside The Staith's Cafe (https://what3words.com/bridge.clip.helps)


Route: After meeting outside The Staith's Cafe, we will walk along Autumn Drive to enter the woodland emerging onto riverbank, where we will walk back to end at the cafe.

The Spring Twilight Safari is a free event - please book your spaces. If you are no longer able to attend please let us know so we can re-open the spaces for others to join.

You don't need to bring anything with you, but please wear comfy shoes and bring warm layers. All ages welcome, under 18's must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.


The event is part of North East in Blossom 2025 celebrations, supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.