Ken Bradshaw
Profile updated 13/01/22
Regional Qualification(s):
North East
Language(s):
English
Phone Number(s):
07591468066
Contact guide
Introduction:
I’m a journeyman. And life so far has been great journey with a very interesting mix. I’ve travelled the world and cycled overland to Cape Town, been a VSO teacher in Guyana, ran a community garden in inner Newcastle and been a Council funding officer, project manager. I have been a sports and therapeutic masseur and in the pandemic I went to work for Morrisons delivering supplies to those who were isolating.
In 2019 I begun training as a Blue Badge guide for the North East of England and in August 2021 became a member of this most distinguished club – the Institute of Tourist Guiding. I am now qualified to guide throughout the whole of the North East of England and look forward to show you this marvellous region.
In September 2021, I started working at the best building in the world: Durham Cathedral where I am giving guided tours of the museum. I also started my own business in tour guiding in the North East.
Read about me here: https:// http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19711567.short-walking-tours-durham-barnard-castle-lumiere/
I have lived in Durham for nearly 30 years with my partner and have two grown up daughters.
I am available to guide :
City and town walking tours (Durham, Newcastle, Seaham, Barnard Castle, Sunderland)
Cycling tours of Durham City and using the extensive former railway network
Durham Cathedral
Hancock Museum
Coach tours with commentary (Durham Dales, Newcastle, Teesside, Northumbria coast, Hadrian’s Wall)
Bespoke tours (gardens, landscape, history, eco-buldings, architecture, archaeology, heritage)
Personal Interests:
| Landscapes and countryside |
| City walking tours |
| Gardens and public spaces |
| Walking and cycling |
| Sustainability |
Special Interests:
| Countryside | Expert in the Durham Magnesian Limestone country with knowledge of the Wildlife sites of the North East |
| Environment | Eco-buildings of County Durham a speciality |
| Geography & Geology | Knowledgeable on the Limestone of East Durham and other areas of the North East |
| Gardens | Former COmmunity Garden co-ordinator I understand and know about the gardens of the North East |
| Churches & Cathedrals | Particularly passion for Durham Cathedral, am currently a Visitor Experience Assistant there |
| Regional Tours | Experienced in delivering coach tours with commentary to the whole of the North East |
| Walking Tours | Can give guided tours in all of the major towns and cities of the North East as well as walking tours of the coast and countryside |
| Transport | Passion for transport and sustainable modes of transport using bicycle or coach |
Driver Guide:
No
