Ticket prices and how to book for half term at Washington Wetland Centre
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The 103-acre site reopened on April 12 and has been given the Good to Go stamp of approval, which means the centre is operating within government guidelines and public health guidance for managing coronavirus risk.
Visitor numbers remain restricted and a booking system is in place for all visitors, including members, essential helpers and children under four.
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Hide AdThe centre says it is “the perfect place to begin safely exploring the great outdoors once more, with unforgettable animal encounters, wild wetland walks and stunning scenery to suit all ages and needs”.
PR and marketing executive Leanne McCormella said: “With spring life blooming all around, families visiting this half-term will find themselves in the perfect place to reconnect with nature after a difficult few months.
“They can enjoy wide open spaces bursting with wetland wildlife, including fluffy goslings on our waterways, colourful butterflies and flora emerging in our meadows and wild otters or roe deer using the Saline Lagoon.
“Our newly reopened bird hides also offer stunning close-up views of breeding waders such as avocet and common tern in action, with elaborate courtship rituals, nest building and hatching young on Wader Lake.
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Hide Ad"And our resident Asian short-clawed otters and pink Chilean flamingos can be seen throughout the day, as well as our wonderful collection birds, some of which can be fed by hand with corn.
“During this past year, we’ve never felt more acutely our absolute need to be connected with the wild world – and we know our returning visitors feel the same.
“Being able to welcome them back has been such a joy and we – and our wildlife! – can’t wait to see even more happy, smiling families enjoying our beautiful site.”
Entry costs £11.15 or £10.13 without Gift Aid for adults, £9.50 or £8.63 for concessions (65+, disabled, full-time student and unemployed), £6.40 or £5.81 for children aged 4-16 years.
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Hide AdChildren under four, carers and members can visit for free but pre-booking is still required.
Family tickets for two adults and two children aged 4-16 years cost £29.80 or £27.09 without Gift Aid. Visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/washington for more details.