For anyone who missed this story in the press, here's how you can own a little bit of Bempton Cliffs.
RSPB Bempton Cliffs is offering a little piece of history to anyone who’s ever visited the nature reserve, near Bridlington, and has an interesting story to share.
In advance of the major redevelopment project, which started in September, the sign from Grandstand viewpoint – one of five viewing platforms perched on top of the towering chalk cliffs - was replaced, and the original sign is now being offered to the visitor with the best memory of visiting the viewpoint.
The viewing platforms at the Yorkshire coast nature reserve provide visitors with fantastic vistas of the 250,000 seabirds, which make their home on the cliffs each year during breeding season. Grandstand is the most central of these viewpoints, and gives spectacular views towards Flamborough, looking south, and Filey in the north.
Maria Prchlik, RSPB Bempton Cliffs’ Marketing Officer, said: “We know the reserve is a very special place to many people. Visitors often return here with their children, and then grandchildren. They often reminisce with staff about the time they did this, or the day they saw that.
“We hope this unique prize will encourage visitors to tell us more about their particular magic moment at Bempton Cliffs. In return one lucky person will win their little bit of our own story. So if you first saw a puffin from this viewpoint, were transfixed by a sea storm, or if you proposed to your partner there, we’d like to hear from you.”
Anyone who has a tale to tell should email the reserve team at bempton.cliffs@rspb.org.uk, or post their story on Bempton Cliffs’ Facebook page: RSPB North Yorkshire and East Riding.
Please note, RSPB Bempton Cliffs’ visitor centre and car park are currently closed for redevelopment. The public footpaths along the clifftops remain open. For more information, visit www.rspb.org.uk/bemptoncliffs.