WWT Washington Wetland Centre
Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE38 8LE
Tel: +44 0191 416 5454
Whatever the season, come rain or shine – the award-winning WWT Washington Wetland Centre is the perfect place to bring you closer to nature.
Open 364 days, visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery, unforgettable wildlife encounters and special events all year round.
Explore a diverse mix of wetland, woodland, wildflower meadows and nature reserve – home to a collection of exotic birds including Chilean flamingos, Asian short-clawed otters, flocks of wild waders, grey herons, woodland birds, insects and amphibians.
Visit Close Encounters and hand-feed the rarest goose in the world or watch once-extinct Eurasian cranes as they parade across the stream area.
Bird hides with views of lapwing, curlew and avocet are on the shore at Wader Lake; colourful bullfinches and great-spotted woodpeckers gather at Hawthorn Wood feeding station; mini-beasts lurk in Hollowood and fluffy ducklings and goslings hatch at our specialist duckery (Spring/Summer).
Waterside Café serves up tasty food every day and is open to the general public (not including admission to the grounds). Plus there are outdoor picnic areas, an insect garden and Water Lab and rain garden to discover. With daily talks, regular seasonal events, the popular Splash Zone play area and WWT gift shop there’s something for everyone.
WWT Washington have excellent disabled access and free wheelchair and electric mobility scooter hire (must be pre-booked).
Join as a WWT member online or during your visit and explore all 9 WWT wetland centres throughout the UK. Plus, after your fourth visit you’ll be enjoying free days out for the next 12 months!
Visit the WWT Washington website for up-to-date admission prices, opening times, event details and information.
Like WWT Washington on Facebook and follow on Twitter @WWTWashington.
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. Registered charity in England & Wales no. 1030884 and Scotland SCO39410.
Open New Year |
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Winter (1 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
Tuesday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
Wednesday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
Thursday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
Friday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
Saturday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
Sunday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
Summer (1 Apr 2020 - 31 Oct 2020) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
Tuesday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
Wednesday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
Thursday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
Friday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
Saturday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
Sunday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
* Open 364 days, closed 25 December only. Last admission 1 hour before close. 1pm on Christmas Eve.
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £8.59 per ticket type |
Child | £4.90 per ticket type |
Concessions | £7.28 per ticket type |
Family (2 adults & 2 children) | £22.90 per ticket type |
Under 4s | Free |
Ticket prices based on saving 10% when booked online.
The centre is east of Washington town centre in Pattinson (formerly District 15) 4 miles from the A1(M), one mile from the A19 and signposted off the A195, A19, A182 and A1231 Washington Highway. Follow brown signs with duck logo.
Nearest station is Washington Galleries bus station. Regular buses direct to the centre (at Waterview Park). Contact Go North East on 0845 60 60 260 for details.
By bike: River Wear trail passes the centre, as does the C2C cycle route. Cycle racks provided.
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