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Visit essentials
Right now
Open
Price
Medium
Allow
Half day up to a full day
How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
Membership benefits
WWT
WWT members can usually visit included wetland centres without paying the normal admission fee.
Membership benefits can exclude parking, special events and seasonal attractions. Check the venue’s current terms before travelling.
About this activity
A family-friendly wetland reserve with birds, otters, flamingos, woodland, wildlife hides, nature trails, adventure play, seasonal water play and a café. Children under three enter free. Opening days change seasonally from September 2026, with fewer weekday openings during autumn and winter, so check the official calendar before travelling.
Opening hours
- 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
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
Plan your visit
Location
Pattinson, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8LEKeep exploring
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