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Swan season is back

From dawn to dusk, experience the sights and sounds of thousands of wild swans on the fens.

Welcome to Welney Wetland Centre

While other parts of the natural world hibernate, WWT Welney comes to life in winter.

Explore

There's something for everyone to enjoy.

Wildlife

See something new and amazing on every visit.

What's on

Activities and events to make your day.

Plan your visit

Everything you need to know for a great day out.

Reimagine the wonder

of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK’s best loved illustrator

© Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved.

Things to see and do

There's plenty to see and do at Welney Wetland Centre, here are a few of our favourites...

Nature reserve

Nature reserve

Welney takes in 1,000 acres of the Ouse Washes – Britain’s largest area of seasonally-flooded land

Dragonfly ponds

Dragonfly ponds

The perfect place to sit and enjoy some of the smaller species that make our wetlands their home

A great day out

A great day out

The perfect setting for you to create lasting memories with your family as you explore the great outdoors

Latest stories from WWT Welney

Swan spectacle makes for a wild winter

30 November 2023

Ajay Tegala shares his love of winter wildlife

29 October 2023

Watery wetlands - how to enjoy them

23 October 2023

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