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Give the gift that gives back to nature this Christmas
Make WWT gift membership top of your list this festive season
25 November 2021
75-year milestone for WWT
From saving birds from extinction to creating amazing nature-friendly habitats, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) – parent charity of Washington Wetland Centre – today celebrates 75 years of ground breaking conservation work and sharing the wonder
10 November 2021
Top 10 things to do this Autumn at WWT Washington
With the leaves turning those classic gorgeous oranges and browns and seasonal wildlife on the move, autumn is truly a spectacular time to explore WWT Washington. Check out our Top 10 tips for things to do
28 October 2021
Elf Academy - recruiting at WWT Washington!
Help spread the festive cheer this December
21 October 2021
We are open but some areas closed due to flood damage
While we will be open for visitors, there are a couple of areas that will remain closed due to flood damage.
5 October 2021
Wader Lake works - September 2021
We have essential works taking place on Wader Lake from Tuesday 28 September.
27 September 2021
Will you discover What Lurks Beneath this October!?
Join us for our ALL NEW interactive trail and fun pond dipping sessions
22 September 2021
This autumn...join us, join our cause
It's a wonderful time of year to become a WWT member
15 September 2021
Wildlife spotting hints and tips
How to make the most of your visit when it comes to wildlife spotting
2 September 2021
Wetlands Can! WWT Washington joins call to create more wetlands
WWT Washington in Tyne and Wear joins call to create more wetlands as new research shows huge public support for investment in natural solutions to the climate emergency
21 July 2021
Next big steps for our fluffy little ones
This time of year, its all about fluffy ducklings and goslings at our specialist breeding duckery. But what are the next steps for these special babies as they start to grow? Keeper Ptoli tells us more about introducing them to the world outdoors… “
8 July 2021
Be a Wetland Explorer this summer!
Reconnect with nature through wild play and exploration at Washington Wetland Centre
24 June 2021
World Wellbeing Week
World Wellbeing Week begins on 21 June…a gentle reminder to ourselves that, in increasingly crazy times, our physical and mental health is something we should prioritise whenever we can. Easier said than done, we admit, but taking time to work on you
18 June 2021
Hatchling season begins
Hatchling season has officially begun, and with it our collection team’s annual search for nests. Each year, we carefully remove our birds' eggs and place them in incubators at our duckery, where the youngsters are looked after by our specialist breedi
2 June 2021
Happy birthday to us!
Washington Wetland Centre turns 46...
27 May 2021