Gibside's celebration of birds
Flock together for bird appreciation weekend.
- Booking advisable
- Free event (admission applies)
Gibside's bird hide has been reimagined! New artwork by Katherine Rodger splashes colour into the information boards with portraits of goldfinches, siskins and house sparrows.
Inside we now have 3 pairs of binoculars for visitors to use while in the hide, so join a spot of wildlife watching, come see the new designs and get involved in one (or all) of the events we've planned to celebrate our feathered friends.
--- Meet the Artist Katherine Rodger at the Stables. Watch her paint and ask her tips, and why not bring along your own pencils to create a piece inspired by nature? From 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, drop-in session, booking not needed.
--- Get your kids excited about wildlife by making pine cone bird feeders to hang up at home. From 11am to 12pm and 1pm to 2pm at Gibside Stables, drop-in session, booking not needed.
--- Witness conservation in action with a bird ringing demonstration with bird expert Richard. Learn about different species and populations by discovering the age, weight, size and health of the birds. From 10am to 3pm at the bird hide, drop-in session, booking not needed.
--- 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. Limited spots, BOOKING ESSENTIAL, please follow the 'check availability' link at the top of the page to book.
Times
| Date | Time/s |
|---|---|
| 22 | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Booking details
BOOKING ESSENTIAL for the bird walk. Click link above for more info.
- Suitability
All ages welcome.
- Meeting point
Pick up a map at Visitor Reception to find out where each event is.
- What to bring and wear
Weather appropriate clothing.
- Accessibility
Gibside Stables and bird hide are accessible to wheelchair users and pushchairs, however there are inclines en route and wet weather may course the ground near the bird hide to soften. Accessible Trampers are available to book, call 07712 535938 in advance. An access bus will be available from Visitor Reception to the Stables. Find out more information on our homepage or at Visitor Reception.
- Other
Gibside Stables is a 20 to 30 minute walk from Visitor Reception. The bird hide is a 30 to 40 minute walk. All events are free, admission applies. All drop-in sessions excluding the bird walk which must be booked in advance.
Upcoming events
National Lottery Open Week at Gibside
Visit Gibside for free during National Lottery Open Week when you show a National Lottery ticket, Instant Win Game, or scratchcard (physical or digital).
History talk - an introduction to the history of Gibside
Get a taste for the history of Gibside with a Guided Walk volunteer.
History walk - the story of Gibside
Dive into the history of Gibside and take a walk with a Guided Walk volunteer around the 18th century landscape garden.