Open Menu Open search Washington Experience Wildlife What's on News Schools Plan your visit To protect the health and wellbeing of our flamingos, they will be undercover over the winter. There also won’t be hand-feeding birds for a while due to government requirements. Thank you for understanding. Welcome to Washington Wetland Centre Our wetlands are bustling with the arrival of overwintering birds. Join us and immerse yourself in the beauty of autumn, come rain or shine. Visiting us We've made a few changes to keep you safe. FIND OUT MORE Wide open spaces Get ready to explore our wetland paradise this autumn. EXPLORE Plan your visit Admission prices, opening times, directions and more. START PLANNING Book your visit For peace of mind, reserve your tickets and pay in advance online. BOOK NOW Your wetland centre Get closer to nature than ever at Washington Things to see and do There's plenty to see and do at Washington Wetland Centre, here are a few of our favourites... Dramatic displays Watch flocks of black-tailed godwit, curlew and teal gather Marvellous mammals Meet our adorable otters and enjoy watching their cheeky antics Adventure awaits Crunch leaves underfoot, splash in puddles and turn sticks into play things EXPLORE MORE Latest news from WWT Washington Storm Arwen damage update 29 NOV 2021 Give the gift that gives back to nature this Christmas 25 NOV 2021 The art in autumn leaves 22 NOV 2021 VIEW ALL NEWS WWT is the charity that protects wetlands and wildlife Your support, through visiting, membership or donation, is what makes this happen. Thank you. Address WWT Washington, Pattinson, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8LE Email info.washington@wwt.org.uk Phone 0191 4165454 Contact us Media centre Work with us Follow us on Sign up to stay connected Privacy and cookies Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Limited is a registered charity (1030884 England and Wales, SC039410 Scotland). Registered address: Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT