Twilight Wildlife Safari: Gateshead Riverside Park
Schedule
Sun May 24 2026 at 08:45 pm to 10:15 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Pipewellgate Car Park | Gateshead, EN
About this Event
Join local wildlife guides Wild Intrigue for a family-friendly, wild night out on the Gateshead Quayside.
On this sunset exploration of river and woodland we'll tune into our nocturnal senses to look and listen for signs of wildlife activity at dusk, such as the twilight chorus of songbirds. 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 bats as they forage and socialise above the woodland's leafy canopy and along the riverside.
The wildlife we encounter will be recorded as part of ongoing monitoring of the natural environment along the Tyne Derwent Way.
Meeting point: Meet at Pipewellgate Car Park (///elaborate.bugs.grow) where your guide will be waiting to greet you.
Route: After meeting at the PIpewellgate Car Park, we will walk along the River Tyne to enjoy the sunset, before entering Gateshead Riverside Park near Dunston Stiaths, and returning back through the woods. The route may be reversed depending upon recent wildlife activity!
If you're intrigued to explore a different part of the Tyne Derwent Way at dusk, take a look at our Derwenthaugh Twilight Wildlife Safari on Friday 21st August!
Tickets: The Tyne Derwent Way is here for everyone. This event follows a payment structure (explained below), enabling you to book whichever ticket(s) works best for you. Please book your space(s) in advance. 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 + bring warm layers. All ages welcome, under 18's must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
Payment Structure:
We have introduced a sliding scale payment structure; so that everyone can enjoy and experience Gateshead’s green getaway. For more information about which tier you suits your purse at the moment, visit: Tyne Derwent Way event payment guide - Tyne Derwent Way
In brief, the tiers are as follows:
Tier 1, Paying £0 - £3 per event
- I frequently stress about meeting basic* needs and don’t always achieve them.
Tier 2 , Paying £6 per event
- I may stress about meeting my basic needs* but still regularly achieve them.
Tier 3 , Paying £12 per event
- I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic needs*.
*BASIC NEEDS include food, housing, clothing and transport.
Where is it happening?
Pipewellgate Car Park, Pipewellgate, Gateshead, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 12.00
