Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is a garden, park & outdoor in Northumberland, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Free entry Northumberland Wildlife Trust: free entry; hides overlooking the lake and a wildlife-rubbing trail for children (materials from the café, small charge). Assistance dogs only on the reserve; dog walkers can use the beach path. NE65 0JR (don't follow the sat nav into Low Hauxley). |
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| Opening times | Daily 9am-5pm (car park locked at 5pm); may close in severe weather warnings. |
| Best time to go | Calm mornings for bird hides; quieter on weekdays. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | All ages All ages. |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Parking | (Cars £2.) |
| Food | The Lookout Café daily 10am-4.30pm (hot food until 3.30pm). |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Wildlife hides around a lake next to Druridge Bay; the Lookout Café makes it an easy short trip with little ones. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
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