Washington Wetland Centre offers a varied, year-round programme of events and activities for all ages – from pond dipping sessions, discovery trails and craft workshops to wildlife talks, astronomy evenings and art exhibitions.
For bookings and information, please contact the number given or call the centre on 0191 416 5454. Alternatively, email info.washington@wwt.org.uk
All events are subject to change and some may be weather dependent, although we will always try to offer a 'wet weather' alternative wherever possible.
Please contact the centre for the latest information.
- 11 Oct
Silversmith and papercraft demonstrations
Date: Saturday and Sunday, 11 and 12 October
Watch local craftspeople Les and Viv Howe as they design beautiful cards and make unique silver jewellery in the Discovery Centre throughout the day. - 18 Oct
Junior Members Club
Date: Saturday 18 October
Junior Members Club - third Saturday of the month. October's session is on Saturday 19 from 10am-noon. Join Junior Members for monthly sessions to discover the... - 24 Oct
Slimbridge Wetland Centre trip
Date: Friday 24-Sunday 26 October
Join us as we visit the birthplace of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT). £180 per person (£50 deposit) including travel and B&B accommodation.... - 25 Oct
Half-term holiday fun!
Date: Saturday 25 October-Sunday 2 November
Join us as we celebrate The Big Draw 2008 and help create a giant work of art, square-by-square, to be put on public display. Take part in craft activities (various... - 26 Oct
Junior Volunteers
Date: Sunday 26 October
Junior Volunteers - last Sunday of the month. October's session will be on Sunday 26 from 10am-3pm. Get a taste of volunteering in supervised monthly sessions. Come... - 31 Oct
Children's Halloween party
Date: Friday 31 October
Join us for a haunting Halloween!…. Will your blood-curdling costume win a top prize? Dare you take part in our spine-chilling party games? Are you brave enough... - 2 Nov
The Sunday Gang
Date: Sunday 2 November
Try your hand at creating and maintaining habitats such as ponds, lakes, reedbeds, wildflower meadows and woodlands on the wildlife reserve. Come suitably dressed for... - 9 Nov
Curlew Watch
Date: Sunday 9 November
Witness the breathtaking spectacle of up to 500 Curlew swooping in to roost on Wader Lake at dusk. Meet at reception at 3.45pm for a 4pm start until dark. £10... - 15 Nov
Society of Northumbrian Craftsmen Exhibition
Date: Saturday 15-Sunday 23 November
Don't miss our exciting Christmas Craft Fayre - at WWT Washington for one week only! Find the perfect festive gift for that someone special and browse through a... - 15 Nov
Junior Members Club
Date: Saturday 15 November
Join Junior Members for monthly sessions to discover the natural world in a fun and creative way. For young people aged eight to 12, from 10am-noon. Call Jane Ramshaw...