Bird watching walk and talk at Gibside
A celebration of birds.
- Booking essential
- Free event (admission applies)
Join a bird walk with expert Michael Turner and learn to identify birds by listening for their song, study feathers up close to help spot them from afar and locate them in Gibside woodlands.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Call 01207541820 Email gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk state the date/time, name, amount of people & contact details.
- Suitability
All ages welcome.
- Meeting point
Pick up a map at Visitor Reception 45 minutes before the talk then head up to the bird hide to meet Michael.
- What to bring and wear
Weather appropriate clothing.
- Accessibility
There is an inclined pathway from Visitor Reception to the bird hide. Accessible trampers available to book in advance, call 07712 535938. An access bus will be available. Email gemma.moore@nationaltrust.org.uk for accessibility questions regarding the walk and talk route.
- Other
The bird hide is a 40 minute walk from Visitor Reception, please arrive 45minutes earlier than the talk time. Michael Turner is an animated and engaging talker but before booking please consider whether your child will be engaged in the guided walk for 1 hour.
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