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Reserve lift out of order

Due to technical difficulties the lift to the reserve is out of order, access to the reserve is via stairs only. The lift to the cafe and shop is working normally.

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Latest sightings

Moth Species List - 24/06/2025

Moth Species List - 24/06/2025

Moth Survey Results - Each Tuesday morning we check our light trap to see what species have been attracted from the night before, all for the purposes of monitoring the local species as part of out Moth Survey

24 June 2025

Welney Sightings - 24/06/2025

Welney Sightings - 24/06/2025

*Lift to the reserve is currently out of operation, leaving stairs as the only access* Join us every Tuesday to gander and marvel at the variety of moth species that we collect as part of our Moth Survey Join us every Saturday when we are open later (9:30 - 19:00) and watch the birds begin to roost as the sun sets

24 June 2025

Welney sightings - 23/06/2025

Welney sightings - 23/06/2025

Watch fantastic views from the café or Gill's Lookout of wildlife by the water.

23 June 2025

Welney sightings - 22/06/2025

Welney sightings - 22/06/2025

Visit us on Tuesday morning from 7am for a moth identification session, members can also gain early access to the reserve.

22 June 2025

Welney sightings - 21/06/2025

Welney sightings - 21/06/2025

OPEN UNTIL 7PM TODAY. Meet the Artist: Sue Welfare is at Welney today until 2pm for demo sessions and to chat about her gallery.

21 June 2025

Welney sightings - 18/06/2025

Welney sightings - 18/06/2025

Meet the Artist: Sue Welfare is at Welney on Saturday (21st) for demo sessions, to chat about her gallery and talk about the techniques used in her upcoming workshops.

18 June 2025

Moth Species List - 17/06/2025

Moth Species List - 17/06/2025

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

17 June 2025

Welney Sightings - 17/06/2025

Welney Sightings - 17/06/2025

*Unfortunately, the lift to the reserve is currently out of operation with the only means to the reserve are stairs* All hides and paths open except for Lady Fen (Breeding Season - opens 1st July) Come and marvel at the vast collection of moths we collected overnight. Full list provided via the link below.

17 June 2025

Welney sightings - 16/06/2025

Welney sightings - 16/06/2025

Visit us tomorrow morning from 7am for a moth identification session, members can also gain early access to the reserve.

16 June 2025

Welney sightings - 15/06/2025

Welney sightings - 15/06/2025

Visit us on Tuesday morning from 7am for a moth identification session, members can also gain early access to the reserve.

15 June 2025

Welney sightings - 14/06/2025

Welney sightings - 14/06/2025

The reserve is open until 7pm today (5pm close Sunday-Friday) - Explore the sights and sounds of the wetlands in the evening.

14 June 2025

Welney sightings 12/06/2025

Welney sightings 12/06/2025

Sightings for Thursday 12th June 2025

12 June 2025

Welney Sightings - 11/06/2025

Welney Sightings - 11/06/2025

**We have a very active Bee nest above the visitor centre's bridge. Please be extra vigilant when crossing the bridge to the reserve and avoid going over if you are allergic to bees** Enjoy our late night openings on Saturday's (9:30 - 19:00) and Moth Morning's on Tuesdays (Members can get access to the reserve from as early as 7:00)

11 June 2025

Welney sightings - 10/06/2025

Welney sightings - 10/06/2025

Meet Our Moths: A fantastic selection of moths are available to view at our Welcome Desk today.

10 June 2025

Moth Species List - 10/06/2025

Moth Species List - 10/06/2025

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

10 June 2025