We look forward to welcoming you back but please note that everyone needs to book their visit in advance. We’ve made other changes too and restricted or closed some of our experience. Visit the bookings page for details.
XWhat to expect when you visit
During this period while we emerge from lockdown please note that we’ve had to restrict and even completely close some experiences at Washington to help everyone stay safe. We haven’t updated the whole website because the situation changes frequently, so this page is likely to be inaccurate. We hope this doesn’t affect your enjoyment of your day.
FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK YOUR VISITMeet our wildlife superstars
Go nose-to-beak with some of nature's most exciting animals
Adorable otters and fabulous flamingos
Our Asian short-clawed otter family are real crowd-pleasers, playing chase in their pool, juggling pebbles and squeaking ‘hello’. Feeding time is a splash – come see their antics twice daily. Next, flock to our Chilean flamingos and discover the facts behind those bright feathers, why their knees bend ‘backwards’ and see their fluffy youngsters!
Classy cranes and woodland bird wonders
With their long legs and black and white plumes, marvel as Eurasian cranes dance and preen in easy view of our café. These graceful birds were once extinct as a breeding species in the UK. Visit Hawthorn Wood to catch a glimpse of bullfinches and great-spotted woodpeckers, regulars at our feeding station in winter months.
Delightful ducks and gorgeous geese
We’ve a host of friendly ducks and geese ready to feed from your hand, including the gentle nene, the ruddy shelduck, and the unmistakable red-breasted goose. Winter is a great time to come and see them up close - they're always a little more hungry!
Play, explore, connect
Wild hands-on discovery for all ages
Playscape adventure playground
Scramble nets, swings and climbing frames make this adventure playground a mini explorer’s paradise, perfect for kids of all ages. Looking for more fun? Enjoy an exciting array of activities and trails throughout the year.
Uncover amazing habitats
Our saline lagoon is a real biodiversity VIP; home to a wealth of unique wetland species. Wader Lake welcomes new bird spectacles all year round and in spring the stars of the show are our returning avocets and grey herons, which nest alongside red-listed lapwing.
Working wetland garden
Inspiring. Educational. This award-winning sustainable space is somewhere to be explored or just ‘be’. At its heart is a recycled Waterlab, guiding rainfall into the garden’s pools and channels, helping produce waves of vibrant summer flowers and attracting incredible wildlife guests.
Wetland Centre Map
Our annotated map is a great way to explore Washington Wetland Centre and help plan your visit.
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