Eat, drink, shop

Sit and soak in unrivalled views of wetland wildlife in our Waterside café, open from 10am daily, closing at 5pm (summer) and 4pm (winter). Hot food is served until 3pm.

Waterside Cafe

Start your day with a delicious breakfast roll and a cuppa. Or enjoy a well-earned lunch break with choices from homemade soup, sourdough toasties and jacket potatoes. Plus indulge in freshly baked cakes and scones, plus a variety of gluten free and vegan options - there’s something for everyone. What’s more, every penny you spend in the café supports our conservation work!

From homemade soup, sourdough sandwiches and jacket potatoes, to freshly baked cakes and scones, plus a variety of gluten free and vegan options - there’s something for everyone. What’s more, every penny you spend in the café supports our conservation work!

Check out our full menu to help you plan your day.

Picnics are welcome on site, however these cannot be eaten in our café. There are picnic benches around our reserve including a covered area at our reedbed shelter. During quieter days, visitors can use the covered veranda to eat their picnic – please speak to a member of our team on the day.

Gift shop

Visit our gift shop and discover a range of sustainable gifts - from take-home WWT souvenirs, clothing and toiletries; to bird care products, toys, binoculars and a brilliant selection of books; there's something for everyone.