Star support for amazing place

A new scheme to enhance England’s number one visitor attraction has got off to a star-studded start with the support from a TV architect.

Sunderland-born, George Clarke, is the first North East star to make “Friends” with Kielder Water & Forest Park in Northumberland.

The Park’s new Friends scheme, which launches today, will go towards protecting and developing its amazing Northumberland environment, home to Northumberland International Dark Sky Park - the largest Dark Sky Park area of protected night sky in Europe.

George, who designed the Sky Den tree house at Calvert Trust Kielder, spent a lot of time in the Park while filming for his Channel 4 programme, George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

He explained: “I’m delighted to become a Friend and support Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust in their commitment to continue developing such an impressive destination.

“I used to visit the Park regularly as a child. Living in the North East, we’re so lucky to have this great wilderness right on our doorstep. The Sky Den tree house we built for Amazing Spaces just increases the list of unique experiences on offer in a truly amazing place.”

From just £2 per month, Friends of Kielder Water & Forest Park will benefit from exclusive events, offers and promotions throughout the Park.

Lynn Turner, Director of Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust, said: “The Trust is a registered charity which works to develop the park as an inspirational place for leisure, exploration and fun.

“Through the Friends scheme we hope to conserve wildlife, develop arts activities and build educational opportunities, as well as continuing to enhance the great leisure and recreation attractions available at the Park.

“George Clarke is a best Friend and a real ambassador to the Park - the Sky Den tree house is a great example of what is on offer here - an amazing visitor experience to inspire and delight.”

As a Friend, guests receive: * A Friends membership card * An exclusive Founder Friends lapel pin badge for the first 500 Friends * E-newsletter * Friends only events and behind the scene talks and tours * Free car parking on certain weekends * Discount rates for last minute offers at the Park * Plus many other offers and incentives that will change and develop throughout the year.

For a Friends application form and more info, visit www.visitkielder.com/friends or call 0845 155 0236.

Star support for amazing place

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