Open all year round, 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, a family of Asian short-clawed otters, and enjoy flocks of wild waders, grey herons, woodland birds, insects and amphibians.
The centre’s Waterside Café serves up hot and cold drinks and tasty food, perfect for refuelling, plus there’s a gift shop so you can take home a memento of your day!
WWT Washington has excellent disabled access, with free wheelchair and electric mobility scooter hire (must be pre-booked by calling the visitor centre). Read their full accessibility information here.
WWT Washington app – admission offer
Pre-book your admission tickets using the WWT Washington app and enjoy a 10% discount! Read more about the WWT Washington discount and download the app
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. Registered charity in England & Wales no. 1030884 and Scotland SCO39410.
Monday 10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30
Thursday 10:00 - 17:30
Friday 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 10:00 - 17:30
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Summer opening hours: 10:00 - 17:30
Winter opening hours: 10:00 - 16:30
Telephone: 0191 416 5454
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