Welney news
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
24 July 2020
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
17 July 2020
Chicks of threatened species fledge from Fenland wetlands
We are happy to report two pairs of black-tailed godwits have managed to fledge three chicks this breeding season. The first time since 2017, and the first time since 2006 for the Ouse Washes part of the reserve. But godwits are still very vulnerable.
16 July 2020
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
10 July 2020
The Fens: A Wild Year
We’re excited to be appearing on BBC Two’s - The Fens: A Wild Year at 9pm this Friday, 10th July. A series documenting the seasonal changes within landscape, wildlife and people of a select few parts of the UK.
10 July 2020
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only with limited numbers. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
3 July 2020
Artist Martin Gibbons features in the gallery this July and August
Our gallery will be home to the work of Martin Gibbons this summer, enjoy his work whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.
1 July 2020
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only with limited numbers. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
26 June 2020
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only with limited numbers. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
19 June 2020
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only with limited numbers. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
12 June 2020
Reserve update - preparing to re-open
As we prepare to re-open Welney Wetland Centre, our much reduced team continue working behind the scenes. Caring for the wetland habitat and wildlife, bringing the reserve to you until you are able to visit.
5 June 2020
Coronavirus - latest statement
We are pleased to announce that Welney Wetland Centre will re-open on Wednesday 10 June
3 June 2020
Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you
Whilst our Welney Wetland Centre is closed to the public, our much reduced team continue working behind the scenes. Caring for the wetland habitat and wildlife, bringing the reserve to you the only way we currently can on the website and social media.
29 May 2020
Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you
Whilst our Welney Wetland Centre is closed to the public, our much reduced team continue working behind the scenes. Caring for the wetland habitat and wildlife, bringing the reserve to you the only way we currently can on the website and social media.
22 May 2020
Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you
Whilst our Welney Wetland Centre is closed to the public, our much reduced team continue working behind the scenes. Caring for the wetland habitat and wildlife, bringing the reserve to you the only way we currently can on the website and social media.
15 May 2020