WWT Washington has moved to seasonal opening days

We're currently closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays with the exception of October half term, when we'll be open every day (24 Oct - 1 Nov). Please see our Opening times page for more information.

ℹ️ Otter Talk postponed until Friday 23rd October.

Due to unforeseen circumstances there will be no otter talks on for the remainder of the week.

Avocet update

1 min read • 17 March 2013

We have two pairs of avocet on Wader Lake as of this morning.

They've bred here successfully since 2006 - could this year be another!?

Avocet update

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