Yorkshire, North East
English, German
07711 010139
To engage, entertain, educate, enrich and inspire - these are my goals whenever I lead my guests on a guided tour. It gives me immense pleasure to introduce visitors to the wonderful ancient Kingdom of Northumbria which incorporates Northumberland, County Durham and North Yorkshire (North of the Humber!), and to sprinkle their experience with storytelling - stories of local history, local legends and folklore, local characters, food, drink and music (I'm always ready to sing a song or play the Northumbrian pipes for you!) and to inject some fun and humour as well.
Whether travelling alone, with your family or with a group, I can provide walking tours, coach tours and site tours, including our UNESCO world heritage sites, such as Hadrian's Wall, Durham Cathedral and Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal; whilst for Harry Potter fans, Durham Cathedral, Alnwick Castle, Goathland near Whitby are waiting to be discovered.
The North East region has fascinating cities, such as Newcastle, Durham and York, fabulous coastline, national parks, picturesque villages, grand stately homes and the wild sweeping landscapes of the North Pennines, Cheviots and North York Moors .
Come and experience the warmth and hospitality of the North East of England!
| Coast, Cathedrals and Castles |
| Local music and songs |
| Folklore and storytelling |
| Roman and Anglo-Saxon historyy |
| Local food and drink |
| Countryside |
| Harry Potter Locations |
| Education | My background is as a Modern Languages teacher (French and German) and as Principal of an English Language School (EFL). I have an MA in Creative Writing. Now retired, I've been a tourist guide since 2014. |
| Music | I play the Northumbrian pipes, guitar and ukulele and love traditional folk tunes and songs. |
| Ghosts, Murders & Mysteries | York is the most haunted city in Europe with over 500 reported sightings and some great stories, whilst Northumbria has a wealth of folklore and tales. |
| Photography | If you want to capture stunning views of the landscape, definitely visit Northumbria! |
| Interpreting & Translating | I am a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists |
| Walking Tours | I love walking and will happily design and guide a tour for you. |
BA (Hons) German Language, Literature and Philosophy, MA Creative Writing, MCIL Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, PGCE Teaching Modern Languages, DELTA Diploma Teaching EFL, DELTM Diploma EFL Management
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