Showing posts with label Farne Islands. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Farne Islands. Show all posts

Monday, 21 November 2011

National Trust Experiences on Auction

From Tuesday 21st November the National Trust will be auctioning off some fantastic experiences in Northumberland to raise money for the Trust. If you're looking for a unique Christmas present then they don't get much better than this! On auction in Northumberland there is the opportunity to experience:

Farne Islands seabird spectacular
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of one of the greatest seabird colonies in Europe in an exclusive boat-chauffeured view of life on the Farne Islands. See nesting seabirds at your feet, and come within an arm's reach of Puffins, Arctic Terns and Eiders, before a traditional fish and chip supper.

Farne Islands Grey Seal colony
Over 1,300 Grey Seal pups are born on the Farne Islands during autumn, making it England’s largest breeding population. This tour of the colonies will take in the drama of some normally off-limits islands, seeing the trials and tribulations faced by pups with their attentive mothers close at hand.

Host a Georgian evening at Seaton Delaval Hall
Dressed in full Georgian clothing, start with a Champagne reception for eight guests at Seaton Delaval Hall before an authentic Delaval menu for dinner. After you bid your guests farewell, retire to the Bird Bedroom for a once in a lifetime overnight stay.

Cragside
From the top of the tower to the depths of the wine cellar, get into Cragside's nooks and crannies. With an expert to bring the story to life you can wander at your leisure: open drawers, go right into each room, see spectacular views and take a seat as Lord Armstrong’s guests would have done.

Hadrian's Wall
Stay for two nights in one of our newly refurbished cottages along Hadrian's Wall.You’ll have an escorted tour of the Wall with one of our expert staff, followed by an evening of wildlife watching with one of our rangers.

Visit the National Trust website for more information and links to the individual auctions on ebay. Will you be placing a bid?

Sunday, 19 June 2011

Your Guide to the Farne Islands


One of the Country's most important and beautiful bird sanctuaries lies just a few miles off the coast of Northumberland. The Farne Islands are home to over 100,000 pairs of birds in the mating season from May to July and up to 6,000 Seals in their breeding season in late Autumn. The Islands also have an amazing history, it was the home of St Cuthbert from 678AD and is also the home of the legend of Grace Darling. Boat trips leave from the fishing port of Seahouses all year round to this fascinating place, and now you can read all about it in your guide to the Farne Islands HERE at Your Northumberland Guide.