Welney news
Pick up a work of art from our gallery
Our gallery hosts the work of artist Sue Welfare January and February, treat yourself to a piece to take home with you.
21 December 2022
Owls at Welney
Owls are a sought after sighting for many of us, not just keen birdwatchers. At Welney the owls are a fantastic addition to the winter wetland experience.
20 December 2022
Make the most of longer opening hours this winter
The days may be shorter but did you know we're open longer in winter?
12 December 2022
Taking care of our birds
Protecting the birds in our care and those visiting our reserve here is our top priority, read on for a little more detail.
16 November 2022
International Star recognition for WWT Welney Wetland centre
WWT Welney Wetland centre has been recognised as one of the world’s best wetland visitor centres, a credit to the teams of staff and volunteers who have looked after these wetlands and shared it with the visitors over the years.
10 November 2022
Eeks!sperience the weird but wonderful side of wetlands
Eek!splore our interactive family trail this October as you journey around our wetlands
7 October 2022
Welney Sightings 05/10
A bright but windy day at Welney, group of Whoopers on Lady Fen
5 October 2022
Artist Gill McCoy features in the gallery this August
Our gallery is home to the work of Gill McCoy throughout August, enjoy her work this summer whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.
7 August 2022
Local water issue
We are currently experiencing low to no water pressure due to a local issue, we hope that this will be resolved today. Access to the reserve is not affected.
29 July 2022
Black-tailed godwit season underway
Summer is on the way and headstarting is in full swing has for this season.
12 May 2022
Spring across our wetlands
Look forward to spring with this roundup of all the goings-on amongst the wildlife and works the team are doing.
1 April 2022
Winterwatch at Welney
The Winterwatch team visited Welney this month to capture some of the best winter wildlife we have on offer. Find out about their day and the species highlights here.
19 January 2022
Endangered beetle and visitors set to benefit from habitat creation at WWT Welney
Tansy beetles have been present at WWT Welney for the last four years, this autumn we have started habitat creation at the end of the summer walk to hopefully benfit these incredible insects, and our wonderful visitors.
6 October 2021
Artist Gill McCoy features in the gallery this September & October
Our gallery is home to the work of Gill McCoy this September and October, enjoy her work this winter whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.
31 August 2021
Discover wetland wildlife with every step
Wetlands are bursting with life in spring, even when delayed. Here are a few of the things to look out for now and in the coming weeks.
7 June 2021