WWT Welney celebrated for it's 'welcome'
WWT Welney are delighted to have been awarded a prestigious 'Welcome' accolade from VisitEngland this week.
The accolade, awarded by the national tourism agency, highlights WWT Welney's commitment to providing visitors with an inspiring visit to deepen connections with wetlands.
Accolades were awarded to 72 English attractions covering all aspects of what makes an outstanding visitor experience. The five categories include: ‘Welcome’; ‘Quality Food and Drink’; ‘Hidden Gem’; ‘Best Told Story’; and ‘Gold’ for overall excellence.
Lizzie Bruce, WWT Welney Site Manager attended the celebratory lunch at the British Motor Museum and said:
“I am so proud of the whole team at WWT Welney for winning this accolade. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and informative experience for visitors, so that everyone can connect with wetlands and the incredible wildlife they are home to. The welcome accolade recognises our continued efforts to ensure we deliver an exceptional visitor experience”
VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes said:
“These accolades highlight the wonderful visitor experiences provided by English attractions, from the warmest of welcomes to amazing food and drink, from great storytelling to outstanding customer service.
“Our tourism businesses are the bedrock of our industry and it is wonderful to highlight and celebrate the fantastic service and experiences they give visitors, time-after-time. From museums, gardens and nature reserves to farm attractions, estates and theme parks, these attractions go out of their way to make visits memorable.”
The accolades were awarded based on scores that attractions obtained following their annual VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme assessment. The assessment recognized our continued commitment to delivering an excellent visitor experience for all ages and levels of interests, awarding us an overall score of 91%.
WWT Welney, overs over 1300 acres of wetland on and around the Ouse Washes – providing a rich habitat for wetland species, contributing to flood alleviation and supporting our mental health and wellbeing. We welcome regular and new visitors alike to experience our award-winning wetland, throughout the year.
