Washington news
Hawthorn hide revamp
Hawthorn Wood feeding station and hide will be closed on Wednesday 10 & Thursday 11 May. This is so that we can give it a good spring clean and make some minor improvements. So what’s involved in a spring clean of a feeding station? Well, we need
2 May 2017
Artist of the month - Alison Edwards
This month’s exhibitor Alison Edwards combines her artistic flair with her love of the natural world in a diverse display showcasing watercolour, gouache and pencil skills. After studying Natural History Illustration at Sunderland Poly in the late eigh
30 April 2017
Autism-friendly LEGO® workshops
We’re pleased to be able to offer 2 awesome autism-friendly LEGO® brick workshops on Wednesday 19 April, 11am – 12noon and Saturday 22 April 11am - 12noon. The workshops feature lots of building, including your very own model to make and take home wi
11 April 2017
LEGO® workshops worth getting egg-cited about!
Start your Easter holidays in style by taking part in an exclusive LEGO® brick workshop only at WWT Washington Wetland Centre. A firm favourite for kids and big kids alike, LEGO building brings hours of happiness with a need for concentration and a cert
4 April 2017
Newborn quadruplets bring hope for otter species
The first vital health check with keepers Rhys Mckie (left) and Kristian Purchase There’s otterly exciting news as four Asian short-clawed otter cubs are born at WWT Washington Wetland Centre, becoming the latest cu
29 March 2017
New wildlife record for WWT Washington
The regionally rare avocet has made its earliest ever return to one North East wetland reserve. An unringed female adult was spotted on Wader Lake at WWT Washington Wetland Centre yesterday morning (21 February 2017) – two days earlier than the site’s
22 February 2017
Make a Splash at the NE Puddle Jumping Championships
This February half term, children of all ages are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and join in with the North East’s Puddle Jumping Championships being held at WWT Washington Wetland Centre. This year WWT’s new children’s characte
26 January 2017
Close Encounters opens in time for Christmas
A popular hand feeding area at a Wearside wetland centre has re-opened just in time for Christmas following an extensive redevelopment. Close Encounters has a new fully accessible path. Close Encounters at WWT Washing
23 December 2016
Waste not, want not
The hibernaculum starts as rubble such as pieces of brick. Creating new sustainable habitats is a big part of the work we do here at WWT Washington Wetland Centre; and where there's waste there's an opportunity! You
12 December 2016
UPDATE - Refurbishment of Paddy Fleming hide
Paddy Fleming hide will be temporarily closed for refurbishment from Friday 02 December *The refurbishment has had a slight delay but work has started today (2 December) and will be on-going until the back end of next week* We are giving Paddy Fleming hid
16 November 2016
Annual habitat management is a vital part of our work
It’s the time of year when we have a small window of opportunity to undertake the management of vegetation across all 42 hectares of our site. Our site is essential for wildlife throughout the year. It’s where many birds, mammals, amphibians and inse
1 November 2016
Santa's coming to Washington this December - SOLD OUT
Christmas is coming and Santa is preparing for a busy festive period. What better way to spend a chilly December day than on a guided winter walk with a warden before a whole load of festive fun. Make a reindeer snack for Rudolph, create a wooden animal
1 November 2016
An incredible journey with a Top Trumps twist
Prepare to go on an incredible journey this autumn and learn about the amazing migration of wetland animals... by playing Top Trumps. Yes, you heard right. As part of the incredible journeys activities this half term, you’re invited to play GIANT Top Tr
19 October 2016
Annual bird health check 13-15 September
Annual bird health check 13-15 September - Every year we catch up all of our birds to give them their annual booster (much as you would your pet). We also take this opportunity to give the birds a full health check. We check that they have a good body we
13 September 2016
Popular hand feeding exhibit gets a new lease of life
A popular hand feeding area at WWT Washington will be almost unrecognisable following re-development. Flock of Common Eider. Close Encounters at WWT Washington Wetland Centre closed for re-development in January 201
12 September 2016