Christine Goodwin

Regional Qualification(s):

Yorkshire, North East

Language(s):

English, German

Phone Number(s):

0191 2525265, 07711 010139

Contact guide

Introduction:

To engage, entertain, educate, enrich and inspire - these are my goals whenever I lead my guests on a guided tour. It gives me immense satisfaction to introduce visitors to the wonderful county of Yorkshire and to sprinkle their experience with storytelling - stories of local history, local legends and folklore, local characters, local food and drink, local music (I'm always ready to sing a song!) 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 or an exclusive chauffeur-driven tour together with one of my driver-guide colleagues.

Yorkshire is Britain's largest county, with a wealth of historic tradition, an abundance of spectacular scenery, two national parks, vibrant cities, picturesque villages, grand stately homes and of course the famous Yorkshire pudding - all waiting to be discovered by you!

Personal Interests:

Coast, Cathedrals and Castles
Local music and songs
Folklore and storytelling
Roman and Anglo-Saxon history
Local food and drink
Countryside

Special Interests:

Education

My background is as a Modern Languages teacher (French and German) and as Principal of an English Language School (EFL) and I have organised and led tours for students both in the UK and in France.

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!

Photography

As a keen photographer, I can show you the best angles in picturesque York and Yorkshire.

Interpreting & Translating

Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists

Walking Tours

I love walking and will happily design and guide a tour for you.

Additional Qualifications:

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

Driver Guide:

No