Alex Jacobs
Profile updated 23/02/21
Regional Qualification(s):
North East
Language(s):
English, German
Phone Number(s):
07813 787 009, 0191 500 95 71
Website:
Contact guide
Introduction:
I am bilingual and fluent in English and German.
I specialise in bespoke quality tours across this beautiful and diverse region and believe that my passion for North East England is passed on to my guests who enjoy a memorable insight into one of Britain's hidden gems.
Northern Secrets Ltd specialises in tailor-made inbound vacations for individuals & small/large groups to North East England and aims to take guests on unforgettable experiences to cherish forever.
Northern Secrets Ltd / Experience North Ltd are also destination management companies for the whole of the North of England and can help with all your tour planning and destination requirements. http://Visitwww.northernsecrets.co.uk http://orwww.experiencenorthdmc.com for more information.
As a Blue Badge tourist guide and within the businesses I am a part of, we are all fully accredited as "Good to Go" post-COVID-19 and we have put all steps in place to create a safe & still authentic tour experience. You can find out more on our websites.
Personal Interests:
| Newcastle & Gateshead |
| Industrial Heritage and Regeneration |
| Durham - City and Cathedral |
| Northumberland - Coast, Castles, Roman Heritage... |
| North Pennines (Durham Dales) |
| Hadrian's Wall |
| Special interest groups |
| Social History of North East England |
| Corporate Travel / Incentives |
Special Interests:
| Industrial Heritage | The grand industrial past of Newcastle upon Tyne; lead mining in the North Pennines; coal mining; innovators of the North East. Urban Regeneration and the future of Newcastle upon Tyne. |
| History & Prehistory | From Romans (e.g. Hadrian's Wall) to Saxons (e.g. Bede), Normans (e.g. regional castles) to Border Wars, industrial heritage and urban regeneration. North East England is home to all! |
| Regional Tours | General interest and themed tours in this place of unique character, ranging from unspoilt sandy beaches and breathtaking countryside landscapes to vibrant cities rich in culture and history. |
| Interpreting & Translating | English / German & German / English |
| Religion | In the footsteps of Saint Cuthbert, Saint Aidan and the Venerable Bede; The Kingdom of Northumbria and the cradle of Christianity in England. |
| International Links | I have lived in Germany for many years and enjoy finding social, geopolitical, historical and contemporary links with Germany and our facinating region. |
| Museums | Site visits, guided tours of regional museums including highlights within. |
| Britain Today | |
| Walking Tours | Hadrian's Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham & Durham Cathedral, coastal walks |
| Politics & Government | Topics can include: Structural / Urban Regeneration, Brexit and the aftermath, Scotland after the referendum in 2014, political structure in North East England. |
Endorsements:
York Minster
Additional Qualifications:
BA (Hons.) Tourism Management
Driver Guide:
No