Robson Green - Weekend Escapes 2024
Hesleyside Huts, the luxury glamping retreat in the heart of Northumberland National Park, has the distinction of being featured in the BBC’s new series, “Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.” A fun packed travelogue that highlights the North East breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the plethora of activities on offer in the region.
Set against the backdrop of some of the UK’s most stunning scenery, “Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes” is more than just a television series – it’s a remedy to the Winter blues. It showcases Robson Green, accompanied by his family and famous friends as they slow down to appreciate life’s simpler pleasures.
This heartwarming series, starting on Monday 1st January 2024 on BBC Two at 7pm, offers a window into a world where the pace of life is relaxed, and the focus is on enjoying the moment.
Throughout the series, Robson engages in various outdoor activities with different celebrities, each sharing their favourite memories and connections to places across the North East, Cumbria, Yorkshire, and the Scottish Borders.
Guests like former footballer Shola Ameobi, wine enthusiast Olly Smith, and TV personality Denise Welch join him for memorable weekend getaways. From horse-drawn wagon rides to laughing yoga sessions and ballet lessons in a field, the show is filled with unique and heartwarming experiences.
Hesleysdie Huts
Hesleyside Huts is delighted to be featured in one of the episodes of Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. Here, surrounded by the beauty of the Northumberland landscape, the show captures the essence of what makes this retreat so special.
The huts, a stunning combination of luxury and rustic charm, provide a perfect setting for guests to unwind and connect with the outdoors. As Robson summed up on his Instagram account
“I had the pleasure of staying in the greatest Treehouse on the planet @hesleysidehuts in the company of Anna and William Charlton. An experience that reminded me of simpler times making camps as a kid but obviously not on this scale but the feeling was exactly the same surrounded by the voice of nature”.
Skylark Treehouse
The Treehouse featured is ‘Skylark’ a stunning and ornate treehouse handcrafted by treehouse masters, complete with fairy tale turret and treetop walkways.
Sleeping up to 4 guests it’s a one of a kind memorable retreat, brimming with luxury and style. Skylark boasts a king-size bed with fine linens, harmoniously blending the cosiness of indoor luxury with the exhilarating outdoor experiences of a copper bath, fire pit and alfresco dining on the private veranda. It’s a perfect secluded retreat, nestled amidst trees, offering a tranquil and relaxing setting beneath the starry sky.
Additional Info
“Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes” has been produced by Signpost and Robson’s own production company, River Meets Productions. Commissioned by Helen Munson, the BBC’s Commissioning Editor for Daytime and Early Peak based in the North East, it’s a 15-part series and a testament to the beauty and diversity of the North. The first episode is on 1st January with subsequent episodes airing in the usual BBC2 slot of 6.30pm from Monday to Friday.
The episode featuring Hesleyside Huts airs on 10th January and includes Tanni Grey-Thompson riding around the shores of Kielder Water with Robson, a visit to Kielder Observatory to take advantage of the Northumberland Dark Skies and of course the stay at Skylark Treehouse at Hesleyside Huts.
