Treat your family to a day of outdoor adventures, fun play, and beautiful scenery. Whatever the weather, WWT Washington Wetland Centre is perfect for bringing people closer to nature and for spotting plenty of animals.
Things To Do
Enjoy meeting ducks and geese in Ganderland, and don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled because you might get lucky and catch a glimpse of the rarest goose in the world - the nene! Plus see the adorable Asian short-clawed otter family as they swim, play and even juggle with stones! There are 104 acres of nature reserve to explore, with woodlands, wetlands and meadows to explore, and there are even feeding stations dotted around too.
Our collection of ducks, geese and swans from around the world offers a variety of colours to enjoy. Special boards help to tell their story.
Plus, meet WWT Washington's Asian short-clawed otters Musa and Buster and their flock of Chilean flamingos during twice daily talks.
We have a play area with slides, mud kitchen, sand and water play and more, perfect for kids of all ages. The picnic areas offer are a welcome retreat after a day of exploring and visitors are welcome to bring their own food to eat ourdoors.
WWT Washington has a huge reserve for you to explore. Enjoy seeing nature up close from our wildlife viewing hides, enjoy woodland walks, lake views and a tranquil space that is safe and quiet.
Expect to see different woodland birds including bullfinch, nuthatch, robin and tree creeper, plus wetlands birds such as redshank, grey heron, lapwing and so many more.
Spring and summer Hours Daily 10.00 - 17.30
Autumn and winter hours Daily 10.00 - 16.30
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
WWT Washington Wetland Centre
WWT Washington, Pattinson, Tyne and Wear, Washington Village, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8LE, England
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Tel: 01914165454
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