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Bring wellies when you visit. Water levels are dropping - everyone can access main hide, Nelson-Lyle and Lyle hides. Walking boots or Wellies for the photography basement and Friends hide - no scooters. Reedbed hide closed for now. Lady Fen trail fully open for walkers. All roads open.

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What's on

What's coming up at WWT Welney, from events and things to do, to news and blogs.

Events >

Swan feed - 3.30pm

Swan feed - 3.30pm

Enjoy one of the best wildlife experiences in the UK this winter, from a comfy, heated hide!

1 November - 28 February 2026
Swan feed - 6.30pm floodlit

Swan feed - 6.30pm floodlit

Enjoy a real swan lake as a wildlife guide feeds the swans on the illuminated lagoon with a commentary

15 November - 21 February 2026 (Sat only)
Mudfest 2026: February half-term

Mudfest 2026: February half-term

Grab your wellies and head to WWT Welney this February half term and get stuck in with Mudfest – where messy means fun!

14 - 22 February 2026
Hare Walks

Hare Walks

Join one of our guides for a walk in search of hares. Find out about these charismatic mammals and enjoy watching wetland wildlife

1 November - 21 February 2026 (Tue, Thu and Sat only)

Things to do >

Lady Fen

Lady Fen

When you arrive at Welney it is often the activity on Lady Fen that catches the attention of your eyes and ears
Viewing wildlife

Viewing wildlife

WWT Welney has a variety of hides looking across the stunning Ouse Washes
Bird feeding station

Bird feeding station

Our bird feeding stations are hugely popular with birds and visitors alike
Nature reserve

Nature reserve

Welney takes in 1,000 acres of the Ouse Washes – Britain’s largest area of seasonally-flooded land

Latest news >

Whooper swans return to WWT Welney

Whooper swans return to WWT Welney
RNLI radio rescue at Welney

RNLI radio rescue at Welney
Greater Anglia funds minibus service to connect rail station and wetland centre

Greater Anglia funds minibus service to connect rail station and wetland centre
Joan Kirby - Welney in art

Joan Kirby - Welney in art

With so many wildlife encounters and inspiring activities, no two visits are the same.

A visit also supports our vital work to restore wetlands and their wildlife.

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