Access from A10/Ten Mile Bank and Welney village A1101. Hides are open, latest conditions and access here Find out more.
Close alertThis May and June you can enjoy and purchase the work of artist Lisa Banks. The exhibition showcases her paintings in a range of art media, and can be found in the gallery of the visitor centre at WWT Welney.
19 April 2024
fter the winter rainfall, water levels had been high across the Ouse Washes to prevent and relieve flooding further upstream. This is a vital role performed by these wetlands, giving floodwaters a place to flow. Visitor access to and around WWT Welney
15 April 2024
This March and April you can enjoy and purchase the work of photography artist Bruce Liggitt. The exhibition showcases his wildlife portraits from the Fens, and can be found in the gallery of the visitor centre at WWT Welney.
23 February 2024
Join us for World Wetlands Weekend 2024 to celebrate wetlands and wetland wildlife making memories with family and friends.
23 January 2024
This January and February you can enjoy and purchase the work of local artist Lizzie Ault. Her Tales from the Fen exhibition is found in the gallery within the visitor centre at WWT Welney.
15 January 2024
The identification of individual birds within a species to monitor their movements and their relationship to other individuals, eg juveniles, has long been of immense value in their conservation. Peter Scott, in his early days as a wildfowler, witnesse
12 January 2024
Grab a drink and a snack and join us on this blog to catch up with highlights at Welney and some of the challenges we faced in 2023. Here's to a better 2024 - Happy New Year!
31 December 2023
We might not see snow this winter, but thankfully we are still in for a white Christmas with the arrival of thousands of swans.
30 November 2023
The winter flock of pochard enjoyed from the main hide at Welney is a real seasonal highlight - read on to get to know a little more about these fantastic characters.
20 November 2023
Ajay Tegala shares with us some favourite winter wildlife highlights, many close to home in the Fens.
29 October 2023
WWT Welney is hosting an Open Day event on Sun 24 September with the RSPB to mark the end of Project Godwit with a range of tours, talks, walks and activities.
14 September 2023
Nocturnal wildlife is not to be overlooked - an array of fascinating creatures 'see' the world in a totally different way to us.
8 August 2023
Summer road access update in this post. Surround yourself with wetlands along our summer walk, tansy trail and Lady Fen walk.
28 July 2023
Mini wetlands - make a big splash for nature on a budget in even the smallest of spaces.
23 July 2023
Summer experience gets recognition with Visit England, as we get put forward for a Gold Accolade and a Welcome Accolade thanks for the staff and volunteers in particular.
26 June 2023