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Washington Wetlands WWT

North East  >  United Kingdom

Wetland site managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT). A charge for entry but defintely worthwhile.

Tillagd* av Abe Black
Senast uppdaterad 5 december 2024

Beskrivning

Washington Wetland Centre is a nature conservation area located in the wetlands and woodlands on the River Wear. The centre is designed to provide a 'stop over' and wintering habitat for migratory waterbirds. Large selection of imported birds as well as well-managed woodland and ponds with lots of natural birds. A full day out for any age or stage!

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Tillgänglighet

WWT Washington Wetland Centre sits on the north bank of the River Wear. It is easily accessible by public and private transport. The centre is east of Washington town centre in Pattinson (formerly District 15), four miles from the A1(M), one mile from the A19 and signposted off the A195, A19, A182 and A1231 Washington Highway. The Centre has ample parking with no extra charge. Press P on the map for directions to the parking.

By bus: The centre is served daily by buses to the Waterview Park government building and is just a short walk down the lane. By rail: Sunderland rail station is a 15-minute car/bus ride away, while Newcastle and Durham stations are about 10 minutes further afield.

Admission price: £ 12.30 (2024). Opening times: April – October - 10am to 5.30pm (last admission 4:30pm). November – March - 10am to 4.30pm (last admission 3:30pm).

Terräng och habitat

Skog , Våtmark , Platt , Flod , Vassar , Spridda träd och buskar , Damm

Förhållanden

Platt , Sumpigt , Öppet landskap

Rundtur

Ja

Tubkikare behövs?

Kan vara användbart

Bästa säsong för skådning

Året runt

Bästa tid för ett besök

Vårsträck , Höststräck

Rutt

Asfalterad väg , Bred stig , Smal stig , Grusväg

Hur ansträngande vandring

Lätt vandring

Nås

Till fots , Rullstol , Bil

Fågeltorn / plattform

Ja

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