All routes to Welney are open, access is possible for all visitors. There are a few signs on Hundred foot Bank, but access is still possible.
Welney news
Spring wetland management
Each spring the final preparations across our wetland habitat can take place ahead of breeding season. But the flooding on the Ouse Washes adds extra tasks for the team and mean this part will be unavailable to birds for a little while longer.
5 March 2021
Flooding on the Ouse Washes
The Ouse Washes are the engineered floodplains of the River Great Ouse. Created over 400 years ago, they have facilitated the drainage of much of the Fens, but we now need to add natural flood management back if we are to survive a changing climate.
4 February 2021
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Whilst the centre and reserve are temporarily closed we will bring you updates of how winter is progressing at Welney as well as the conservation work continuing behind the scenes as we prepare for spring.
29 January 2021
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Whilst the centre and reserve are temporarily closed we will bring you updates of how winter is progressing at Welney as well as the conservation work continuing behind the scenes as we prepare for spring.
23 January 2021
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Whilst the centre and reserve are temporarily closed we will bring you updates of how winter is progressing at Welney as well as the conservation work continuing behind the scenes as we prepare for spring.
15 January 2021
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
7 August 2020
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
2 August 2020
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
24 July 2020
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
17 July 2020
Chicks of threatened species fledge from Fenland wetlands
We are happy to report two pairs of black-tailed godwits have managed to fledge three chicks this breeding season. The first time since 2017, and the first time since 2006 for the Ouse Washes part of the reserve. But godwits are still very vulnerable.
16 July 2020
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
10 July 2020
The Fens: A Wild Year
We’re excited to be appearing on BBC Two’s - The Fens: A Wild Year at 9pm this Friday, 10th July. A series documenting the seasonal changes within landscape, wildlife and people of a select few parts of the UK.
10 July 2020
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only with limited numbers. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
3 July 2020
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only with limited numbers. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
26 June 2020
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only with limited numbers. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.
19 June 2020