News - Washington
Happy birthday to us! WWT Washington turns 47
It’s not quite as impressive as a platinum jubilee, but today our wonderful wetlands turn 47-years-old. Happy birthday to us! When our doors opened that spring morning in 1975 – at a cost of 40p for adults and 20p for children – we wonder if the te
29 May 2022
Black swan cygnets are thriving
Our black swan cygnets have gone from strength to strength since they hatched in March. At about 5 times their original size, the cygnets are thriving and looking more and more like their parents. Their downy feathers are now displaying tell-tale signs
19 May 2022
Lets talk about invasive species - crassula helmsii
This week is invasive species week and we wanted to highlight a key invasive plant species that we actively manage here at WWT Washington. Crassula helmsii (also know as New Zealand pigmyweed) is a non-native invasive plant oringinally found in Australia
17 May 2022
Become part of our wetlands family this spring
Late spring is a glorious time to become part of the WWT family. The warmer weather, longer days and new life emerging all around our wetlands, woodlands and meadows make them the perfect place for an outdoor adventure. As a WWT member, you can vi
14 May 2022
Breeding first - common crane chick hatches at WWT Washington
WWT Washington Wetland Centre is celebrating the arrival of a tiny common crane chick – an incredible first in our 46-year history. The youngster hatched late on 9 May under the careful watch of its protective parents, who have been pa
12 May 2022
Last chance for a visit filled with Lego fun!
Lego lovers - there's just one month left to see the UK’s only LEGO® Brick Wetland Safari, right here at Washington Wetland Centre.Join us for a wild day out with a difference as you meet 16 GIANT colourful Lego brick animals, forming a fun interactive
5 May 2022
Build more fun into your Lego visit
The UK’s only LEGO® Brick Wetland Safari returns to Washington Wetland Centre this spring and is bigger and better than ever! Join us for a wild day out with a difference as you meet 16 GIANT colourful Lego brick animals, forming a fun interactive t
7 April 2022
Double trouble as our black swans welcome two cygnets
Our black swan pair are nestling into life as new parents as they have successfully hatched their first cygnets together, and the first black swan babies for over 6 years here at Washington Wetland Centre! The two fluffy youngsters hatched on Thursday 24
31 March 2022
Top 5 things to watch for on eider ducks
Eider ducks are a firm favourite with visitors here at Washington Wetland Centre. But from their unique call to growing beak, here's a list of quirky features to keep an eye out for when visiting our eider ducks1. Their call. We mentioned it earlier but t
19 March 2022
This spring...join us, join our cause
Spring is a fantastic time to join WWT and start discovering WWT Washington. There’s something rather exhilarating about the arrival of this most hopeful of seasons; the natural world on the cusp of new life and new beginnings. And as a WWT member
17 March 2022
Lets talk about bats
Bat boxes are a fantastic thing to have around and not only do they offer a home for our native bat population, they also help us keep track of their successes in the UK with regular surveying and checks. At this time of year, our reserve team spend ti
9 March 2022
Eyes on the skies for returning avocets
From their unexpected first appearance in June 2006, to their earliest ever arrival on February 16 2019, the buzz surrounding our avocets builds each year. These striking black and white waders may look dainty, with their slim upturned bills and delica
13 February 2022
Top 5 things to do this half term at Washington Wetland Centre
Early spring is a great time to explore nature, and with half term around the corner there's lots for families to explore! Here's our TOP 5 things to do during a visit to our wonderful wetlands! 1. Puddle Jumping Be prepared to get soaked; yes we're enc
12 February 2022
Experiencing our wetlands through your senses: a guide
Our senses play an essential part in how we interpret the natural world. But what if we don’t have full use of them, or want to absorb the magic of nature in a different way? BBC Winterwatch recently starred visually impaired photographer Alex Dit
3 February 2022
LEGO® Brick Wetland Safari and Workshops
Go on a LEGO® Brick Wetland Safari this spring or join exciting interactive workshops
2 February 2022