Washington Wetland Centre
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Washington
What it’s like
WWT Washington wetland birds and walks - ticketed animal day out from Newcastle.
Washington Wetland Centre (WWT) is flamingos, ducks and wetland walks about 25 mins from Newcastle. Not a classic petting farm, but it fills the animal day-out slot when farms are closed.
Ticketed attraction - book online. Cafe and indoor hides help on wet days.
Primary Farms membership for the Newcastle hub; wildlife park secondary.
What’s on here
Facilities
Plan your visit
Is there parking?
Yes, there's parking on site.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's a café.
Is it OK with a baby or toddler in tow?
Yes, there's baby change.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists wheelchair access.
Is it indoors?
No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.
Areas to explore
Adventure play areas
outdoorsNature-based play areas to climb, crawl and slide around.
Close Encounters
A walk-through area for meeting water bird species; assistance dogs cannot enter.
Ganderland
A walk-through area for meeting water bird species; assistance dogs cannot enter.
Hawthorn Wood
Woodland area with a bird hide featuring a large viewing window designed for mobility aid users.
Nature reserve
Reserve area for viewing wildlife, including hides.
Walk-through exhibits
Walk-through wildlife exhibits including Close Encounters and Ganderland.
Woodlands
Woodland landscape shaped by Spring Gill, Hollow Wood and North Wood.
Animals
Chilean flamingos
Chilean flamingos, featured in daily talks.
Meet the otters
Asian short-clawed otters, including Musa and his son Buster.
Also on site
Gift shop
Shop selling sustainable gifts, clothing, toiletries, bird care products, toys, binoculars and books.
Waterside Cafe
Cafe open from 10am daily, serving breakfast, lunch and cakes, with gluten free and vegan options; has a sun terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows over the stream area.
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