Northumberland coast nature reserve to feature on CBeebies

Hauxley Nature Reserve, on Druridge Bay, will feature in an upcoming episode of the CBeebies series My First this November, following a local child experiencing a nature reserve for the very first time.

The reserve teamed up with a production company to film a new episode of the long-running CBeebies series that follows young children as they encounter big life moments.

Since its launch in 2016, the show has covered more than fifty 'firsts' from getting glasses and opening a bank account to going on a boat trip and having a haircut before starting nursery.

A local youngster explored the reserve's wildlife, habitats, and Discovery Centre, and there's even hope that Druridge Bay landscape manager Alex Lister will appear narrating part of the episode.

The reserve isn't new to the camera as it has already appeared on Springwatch Ranger Hamza's Eco Quest, Robson Green's Weekend Escapes and Countryfile.

"I had a wonderful day filming with the crew," said Alex. "The sun shone, and the wildlife didn't fail to disappoint.

"Whenever the Hauxley reserve features on national television, we have an influx of visitors onto the site and into the café, all to see for themselves what they saw on their screens, and I have a feeling it will be the same when this CBeebies episode airs."