What's on

What's coming up at WWT Welney, from events and things to do, to news and blogs.

Events

Meet our Moths

Each Tuesday morning we check our light trap to see what species have been attracted from the night before.

1 April - 28 October (Tue only)

Early entry - members only

Early access to the reserve for WWT members, before our centre opens from 9.30am.

15 April - 28 October (Tue only)

Wetland evenings - open until 7pm

Join us on Saturdays, May-August, to enjoy spring and summer evenings exploring our wetlands.

3 May - 30 August (Sat only)

Beginners dragonfly & damselfly workshop

Join local dragonfly expert, David Chandler, for an introduction to dragonfly and damselfly identification. Brilliant for beginners.

20 July

Welney After Hours

Join us for a memorable evening getting closer to our nocturnal wildlife.

26 July

Linocut Printing workshop with Sue Welfare

Join Sue to create your first linocut artwork and small edition of prints, or develop your lino cut printing skills if you have a little experience previously.

12 September

Block Printing workshop with Sue Welfare

Join us for a creative day exploring the art of block printing on fabric and paper.

10 October

Steve Kershaw in our gallery

Our gallery hosts the work of artist Steve Kershaw throughout July & August, treat yourself to a work of art to take home.

1 July - 31 August

Things to see and do

Lady Fen

When you arrive at Welney it is often the activity on Lady Fen that catches the attention of your eyes and ears

Viewing wildlife

WWT Welney has a variety of hides looking across the stunning Ouse Washes

Bird feeding station

Our bird feeding stations are hugely popular with birds and visitors alike

Nature reserve

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

Latest stories

Joan Kirby - Welney in art

20 February 2025

Countryfile at WWT Welney

1 February 2025

Take a Festive wetland walk and set your 2025 intentions

19 December 2024

WWT Welney celebrated for it's 'welcome'

25 October 2024

With so many wildlife encounters and inspiring activities, no two visits are the same.

A visit also supports our vital work to restore wetlands and their wildlife.

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