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WWT Washington Wetland Centre

The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust | District 15, Newcastle upon Tyne NE38 8LE, England
+44 191 416 5454
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Type: Parks, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Traveller Description:  As has already been pointed out by someone else, Washington is NOT in Newcastle, it is in the City of Sunderland. The Washington Wildfowl Park is a... more »
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This is a large site with a lot of feathered friends to see- you can easily spend a few hours here. It's nicely landscaped too, with large lakes and bird hides. There are a couple of nice walks to do around the perimeter, if you have a child that doesn't mind walking. Bird seed is available for those who like... More

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Sunderland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I will own up to being a little bias about this attraction as it is on my doorstep, but this is an attraction that constantly evolves and never disappoints. The way the walks are set out, you can loose yourself for just a couple of hours, but head for the longer trails, taking your picnic and water and your full... More

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Sunderland, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Visit on Thursday and get corned beef pie(no horse). Even in our present freezing weather there are always sheltered walks. The staff are always cheerful and helpful. It's nice to sit on one of the many benches and be joined by friendly geese.

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Leanne M, Public Relations Manager at WWT Washington Wetland Centre, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Hello and thank you for your lovely review. It's always great to hear feedback, especially positive comments from an intrepid visitor who will get outdoors whatever the weather! Re the baby flamingos - they were recently microchipped in anticipation of them leaving their temporary home at the duckery and joining our adult Chilean flamingo flock. They will have a few... More

Washington, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Always enjoy our visits to the centre and eat quite often too. Always satified with meals or light snacks. Great view too !

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Leanne M, Public Relations Manager at WWT Washington Wetland Centre, responded to this review
7 April 2013

Many thanks for taking the time to write a review following your visit today. I've passed your kind comments on to our (very pleased!) catering team. FYI - the wonderful view that you mention, which includes majestic Eurasian cranes, was made extra special this week following news that a pair of cranes bred and released by the team at WWT... More

Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Going up North for a short break my wife and I stopped off at Washington WWT on Thursday 7th March. First port of call was a meal but the only cooked one appeared to be Corned beef pie served with chips,peas and gravy costing over £7. Not cheap but tasty. There is a significant amount of ongoing work and very... More

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Newcastle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

I think this can provide for a great day out if you like wild birds and otters as they have two asiatic ones. There are lots of birds to see and to feed and the colours of the plummage can be spectaculor. The otters are fed at 3pm (and earlier I think) and it's impossible not to be enthralled by... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

there is so much to see and do and they have lovely clean toilets , freindly staff, lovely cafe , family freindly 0-100 ,theres always something new , wheelchair access, you can hire a motorised chair for difficulties walking ,freindly staff to hand for all questions ,lovely picnic area and park for children

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tyne and wear
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013 via mobile

Called in hear after lunch.didnt know what to expect having not been here before. Pleasently surprised, very interesting especially for children. Entrance fee not bad, staff very friendly. Would recommend

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Years since we had been but it was a real treat. Love the hides. Great to see the flamingoes again. Watched animals getting fed. Saw the gardens looked after by volunteers. Cafe was a good place for a drink and this is a good place to visit whatever the weather.

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

Lovely place to visit with the little one but turned out to be a very pricey day! Would put me off going again! Certainly has to be a considered decision! Think visitor numbers would increase if they ad an annual pass similar to that at Beamish!

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