Washington Wetland Centre to reopen next week with new safety measures in place

Washington’s Wetlands Centre will reopen to visitors next week after closing due to coronavirus lockdown measures.
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The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) has announced the centre will reopen on Wednesday, June 10.

Members of the public and trust members will have to pre-book online for the day they want to visit as part of measures to keep everyone safe.

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The trust says its priority is to ensure the public can access its beautiful waterscapes to help boost wellbeing and people’s connection with nature in the area.

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WWT Washington Wetland Centre's Waterlab

In order to help protect visitors, staff and volunteers, daily numbers will be restricted and both WWT members and non-members are requested to book on digitickets beforehand so that the charity can monitor numbers.

Social distancing and additional safety measures will be in place.

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Trust Chief Operating Officer Kevin Peberdy said: “We are delighted to be able to welcome people back to our wetlands after this extended period of lockdown.

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“The lockdown has forced many of us onto the side lines while spring’s great spectacle plays out, and what better way to catch up, than with a visit to our wetlands to see what nature’s been up to.

“It’s certainly been busy - above water and under water, our wetlands are teeming with wildlife.

“We’ve made a number of changes to help everyone stay safe. Most importantly, we’re asking everyone to book online so that we can limit numbers and make sure there’s plenty of space to enjoy the wetlands in peace and comfort.”

In line with Government guidelines, Washington Wetland Centre’s indoors areas and areas where people gather, including play areas, cafes and shops, will remain closed.

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All events, presentations, activities and talks are postponed until further notice.

The charity’s wetland centres in Arundel (West Sussex), London (Barnes), Martin Mere (Lancashire), Slimbridge (Gloucestershire) and Welney (Norfolk) will also open their doors to the public on Wednesday, June 10.

The trust hopes to open its wetland centres in the devolved nations: Caerlaverock (Scotland), Castle Espie (Northern Ireland) and Llanelli (South Wales), once permitted.

Visit the trust’s Washington Wetland Centre website page for further information or click wwt.org.uk/visit.

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