WWT Washington Wetland Centre

Facilities

Provider Features

• Outdoor Attraction - 45 hecatre site with Sir Peter Scott Visitor Centre incorporating a gift shop, waterside cafe, Discovery Centre, accessible toilet facilities and baby changing room.

Accessibility

• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp / Level Access - The centre has level access and hard-surfaced paths with tarmac on its main routes (and compacted gravel on minor paths). Some bird hides are suitable for wheelchairs. Free wheelchair hire, including four electric wheelchairs (which are not in use during wet weather for health and safety reasons).
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

• On site parking - Free car parking on site. Tarmac surface and reserved bays for disabled visitors.
• Parking (free)

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant - Full catering facilities available for group bookings, plus Grandma Goose birthday parties (call the centre for details and booking). Bbqs in summer and sun terrace open all year round.
• Picnic Site

Payment Methods

• Delta accepted
• Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Pre-booking is essential.
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Max group size - 999
• Min group size - 12
• Special group rates - Varies
• Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

• Conference facilities - Washington Wetland Centre's facilities are available for hire and can be adapted to suit any occasion - from birthday parties and discos to training sessions or AGMs. For corporate customers, the Discovery Centre makes a refreshing alternative to the traditional boardroom environment. It sits 50 people and is licensed for up to 200. Facilities such as a laptop and pull down screen for presentations, plus an OHP and flip chart board, are available. Call the centre for details and booking.
• Event Venue - Washington Wetland Centre's facilities are available for hire and can be adapted to suit any occasion - from birthday parties and discos to training sessions or AGMs. Boys and girls will be delighted to meet Grandma Goose, who hosts the centre’s children’s parties. Guests can take part in fun and games before tucking into a birthday tea and feeding the birds (weather permitting). Plus, every child takes home a goodie bag. For corporate customers, the Discovery Centre makes a refreshing alternative to the traditional boardroom environment. It sits 50 people and is licensed for up to 200. Facilities such as a laptop and pull down screen for presentations, plus an OHP and flip chart board, are available. Whatever the occasion, Waterside Café provides professional in-house catering and offers a selection of delicious menus, ranging from light snacks and refreshments to three-course meals with table service. Contact the centre for details and booking.
• Staff Fluent in Languages - Other - French and Spanish spoken.
• Toilets - Plus accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.

Target Markets

• Family Fun
• Marketed Towards Children
• Marketed Towards Families
• Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted - Contact the centre for details of our exciting, award-winning, educational programmes.
• Guided Tours Available for Groups - Please contact the centre in advance to arrange.