Tess Pike
Regional Qualification(s):
Cumbria, Yorkshire, Liverpool City Region / Merseyside, North East
Language(s):
English, German
Phone Number(s):
015242-72530, 07778-145156
Read more about me:
- BLOG - Favourite Things: Great Views
- BLOG - 5 Reasons to Visit Grasmere
- BLOG - Why Anyone Should Train As A Blue Badge Guide
Contact guide
Introduction:
Welcome to my web page. Herzlich willkommen auf meiner Webseite.
In 2020 I celebrated 25 years of working as a Blue Badge Guide, and I enjoy guiding visitors around the North of England just as much today as I did all those years ago. My first job included a visit to a traditional Lakeland farm and driving an old Land Rover along a bumpy track. Since then I've guided Swiss farmers around the Yorkshire Dales, Scandinavian roofers through the Lake District, 9-year old school children on themed walks around my local town, film crews around Liverpool, families arriving in the Lake District by private 'plane, train and superyacht, and many other visitors on sightseeing tours around Cumbria, Liverpool, Yorkshire and Northeast England.
I love guiding groups large and small, and enjoy working with families with children of all ages.
The view from my window is out to the Yorkshire Dales, but I live just 30 minutes from Windermere, and a short train journey to Liverpool and York.
I also offer virtual tours on the Zoom platform. If you would like to discuss a bespoke tour for an organised group (real or virtual), please do get in touch.
For more information about my virtual tours, please visit https:// http://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/tesspikebluebadgetouristguide
Personal Interests:
| Translator/Interpreter |
| Western Dales |
| Literary Lakeland |
| Lake District |
| Tours of the city of Liverpool |
| Port Sunlight and Lady Lever Art Gallery |
| City of York |
| Yorkshire Dales |
Special Interests:
| Churches & Cathedrals | An appreciation of the atmosphere and architecture which characterise these special buildings, be they "humble chapel" or "spiry temple". |
| Conferences & Incentives | Several years' experience in an international business environment. |
| Countryside | A love of our countryside, which I am always keen to share. Living in an agricultural area, I take a great interest in hill-farming. |
| Folklore & Traditions | Legends and tales which fire the imagination, combined with a good knowledge of local traditions and crafts. |
| International Links | Study tours; school exhanges; town twinning and partnerships; international conferences. |
| Interpreting & Translating | Professional translator; ad hoc and business interpreting. Institute of Linguists Diploma in Translation. Fluent German. Working knowledge of French, Italian and Spanish. |
| Literature | I enjoy sharing my love of literature and using poetry and prose to complement our rich and varied landscape. |
| Stately Homes & Country Houses | A look around the homes of some of the people who shaped this country and its history. |
| Walking Tours | Low level country walks suitable for all ages. Anecdotal town trails. |
| Shopping | Let me introduce you to some of the charming, independent shops we are so lucky to have in this area, many of them offering locally made products. |
Endorsements:
York Minster, Virtual Tours
Additional Qualifications:
MA Hons (German) Dip Trans IOL
Driver Guide:
No
