Outing to Welney Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Event info
Welney, in Norfolk, takes in 1,000 acres of the northernmost part of the Ouse Washes – Britain’s largest area of seasonally flooded land and provides habitat for the winter gatherings of many thousands of wild ducks, geese and swans.
There is a heated large hide from where you can observe swans and other Waterfowl in comfort and several other hides around the reserve. In winter Short-eared and Barn Owls regularly hunt over the area along with Marsh Harriers.
There is also a basement hide allowing photography at water level depending on the degree of flooding.
Entrance costs:
FREE FOR WWWT MEMBERS
| Ticket | With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £8.90 | £8.09 |
| Concession (65+, disabled, full-time student and unemployed) | £7.60 | £6.90 |
Included activities
Swans feeds and Fly In. The swans are fed three times a day at 12 noon and 3.30 pm encouraging movement of the wildfowl for flight shots.
Hare Walks. There is a self-guided Hare Walk onto Lady Fen that can be good for views of Hare, waders and deer. Barn Owl and Short-Eared Owl are seen hunting along the banks
If you wish to stay overnight, the Travelodge at Ely is very convenient.
To book on this visit to Welney, email nickbowman@hotmail.com
Event Organiser
- Name
- Ann Miles
- annmiles70@gmail.com
- Tel
- +447710383586
Location
- Venue Information
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Cafe, toilet, small museum, 6 Hides including heated observation room.
- Address
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Welney Wetlands and Wildfowl Trust
Hundred Foot Bank
Welney
Norfolk
Nr Ely
PE14 9TN
- Website
- Welney WWt Centre