Visit Washington wetland centre

Be awestruck this autumn

Experience nature’s wonder

Step into autumn’s most spectacular show, full of awe-inspiring nature, uplifting moments and sensational seasonal beauty.

Wild reserve

Wetland can be found where land meets water and our wild reserve is home to a diverse mix of them

Walk-through exhibits

Head to Ganderland and Close Encounters to meet some of the planet's rarest waterbirds

Hawthorn Wood and The Lookout

Away from the lakes you'll find our feeding stations, buzzing with woodland birds

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Children gasping at a fly agaric mushroom on the woodland floor

October half term

Explore the super natural and see just how super wetland nature can be.

Upcoming events

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Explore our events to really make the most of your visit.

Wild Walk - Autumn wildlife

19 October

Explore the Super Natural This October Half Term

26 October - 3 November

Fungi Walk

26 October

Pond dipping

27 October

We are WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife.

We’re on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their powers. With your support, through visiting, membership and donation, we will help nature back to life.

Thank you.