WWT Welney has a beautiful wetland reserve and eco-friendly visitor centre. Every season is different; in spring watch breeding birds and chicks. In …
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Apr 29, 2025
This week was “forecast" to be great weather, and was; First negative, no bottled water! the second issue of being shown a flagon "with tap” and being told "that is drinking water"; no signage and n…Full review by jusletinuno
Mar 20, 2025
A wonderful day out, all the volunteers were very helpful in pointing out birds of interest out on the water. We also had a couple of excellent guides on the hare walk.Full review by thebin16
Mar 9, 2025
A great wildlife viewing centre and lots of bird hides overlooking Welney wash . The centre is modern with good cafe, shop and upstairs viewing centre. Children's area downstairs A lift takes you to…Full review by mariongF8512SX
Hi.,am thinking of bringing small group 3rd week in feb. Is this a bit late for swans please?
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Hi I'm sorry I can't help tonight but If I can find out will let you know I'm sure that the Swan feeds go into middle of March. Sorry can't be more help.
We are hopefully coming for a visit soon and I was wondering how much the binocular hire is and whether they are suitable for both adults and children?
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Hi, sorry to say I am unable to help you on this one. I think the best advise is to ring them direct, and they will be able to help you.
I was thinking of walking to the centre from Downham Market by following the public footpath down the NW side of the New Bedford River. This path appears to pass straight through the Wetland Centre but I think it may be more complex than that, and the only access to the facilities is from the road (Station Road) on the SE side of the river, over the covered wooden footbridge. My question is: Can I gain access to the Wetland Centre hides and so on from the public footpath or do I have to stick to the road? Alternatively, there is another public footpath on the SE side of the same river which I could take, but it seems to be separated from the road by a barbed wire fence, which I could probably tackle, but would prefer not to. Which route would you advise me to take? I don't begrudge you the entrance fee, but I would prefer not to have to walk all the way to the suspension bridge at Wash Road and back again just to get in. Suggestions please.
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Hi Richard, You can't gain access to WWT Welney from the public footpath on the NW side of the river, the only access is through the visitor centre which is on Station Road. There …
Hi Richard, You can't gain access to WWT Welney from the public footpath on the NW side of the river, the only access is through the visitor centre which is on Station Road. There is a bridleway on the SE bank of the New Bedford River, and you can come down off that bank onto the road through a gateway where the old footbridge used to cross (so you wouldn't have to travel as far as the Wash Road). This Bridleway is about 3 miles from Downham Market, alternatively, the walking route mentioned in a previous comment via Denver then Ten Mile Bank but this would be longer. Some of the routes will be muddy so boots or walking shoes advisable.
Got a birding friend from Ireland coming just before New Year. Would this be worth a visit.
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Definitely. lots to see of wintering birds, some are resident all year round. There are some hare walks but check which days. Also swan feeds, fantastic, again check in advance. …
Definitely. lots to see of wintering birds, some are resident all year round. There are some hare walks but check which days. Also swan feeds, fantastic, again check in advance. Visitor centre great, lots of things to buy and food really great. We were there Saturday and intend going again next month, even though over an hour away from home!!
We are thinking of visiting tomorrow with our 2.5 year old son is there much for him to do on site?
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Although there are activities to engage children in various wild life activities you may struggle with your young son a little. From 5 years upward I would say it would be an excellent place …
Although there are activities to engage children in various wild life activities you may struggle with your young son a little. From 5 years upward I would say it would be an excellent place to visit if you are interested in wildlife.
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