THE Wildfowl & Wetlands
Trust (WWT) is a leading UK
conservation organisation
saving wetlands for wildlife
and people across the world.
Founded in 1946 by the naturalist and
artist, the late Sir Peter Scott, WWT
aims to bring people and wildlife togeth-
er.
WWT Welney is an internationally
important reserve. Every season is a
new experience.
In spring the reserve alive with the
sound of bird song and later with young
ducklings and chicks taking their first
steps on the lagoons.
Visit in summer and see dragonflies,
butterflies, moths, water voles and wild-
flowers. Experience the unique opportu-
nity to walk in the heart of the Ouse
Washes.
In winter the reserve is a haven for
thousands of wild swans see
them up close from the heated
Observatory during daily winter
swan feeds with lively com-
mentary from the wardens
The eco-friendly visitor cen-
tre houses the interactive
Fenland Worlds discovery
area, educational Pond Room,
Wigeon Caf� and gift shop. It
is the perfect base from which
to explore this dramatic land-
scape by providing access to
the nature reserve, heated
Main observatory and 6 other
hides and walkways.
EVENTS
Throughout the year, the
Welney Wetland Centre runs a
packed events programme.
Every school holiday and
weekend throughout the year
there is an interactive family
trail to follow as well as activi-
ties in the underwater world of
the Pond Room , including
daily pond-dipping over the
summer holidays.
Highlights in the events cal-
endar in 2009 include the
Easter Arts weekend, April 10th
- 13th, where you can make
rubbish Easter bonnets from
recycled materials.
Don t miss a Fen Tiger s Tale
on Sunday, May 31st, where
the old Fen characters and tra-
ditions are brought into the
present day.
WWT Welney also runs a
variety of wildlife and art work-
shops for all the family includ-
ing Bats and Barn Owls and
Festival of Swans.
For further information,
please visit the website
www.wwt.org.uk/welney or
call the centre on 01353
860711.
Hundred Foot Bank, Welney, Norfolk PE14 9TN
T 01353 860711 E info.welney.org.uk Visit wwt.org.uk
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust registered charity no. 1030884
Everyone can get closer to nature and sample the tranquility of 1000 acres
of internationally important wetland. Encounter thousands of migratory
swans from Arctic Russia and Iceland along with thousands of ducks at
in sustainable living and the perfect base from which to
available whatever the weather and a packed events calendar
to get you closer to our wonderful wildlife.
THE HARE ARMS
Stow Bardolph, Norfolk
Our "Award Winning" Bar Food is served daily
Monday to Saturday from 12 noon to 2pm and 7-10pm
Sunday from 12 noon to 10pm
Our A la Carte restaurant Menu is also available
Monday to Saturday evenings (reservations are essential)
Telephone: 01366 382229
www.theharearms.co.uk
A redshank, one of the frequent summer
visitors to Welney.
Picture: David Featherbe
The Visitor Centre at Welney.
Youngsters enjoy pond-dipping at Welney.
YOUR WILDFOWL & WETLANDS TRUST
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Something
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