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Washington Wetland Centre

Zoo & Safari Park · Tyne and Wear, England

Washington Wetland Centre is a zoo & safari park in Tyne and Wear, England. 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.

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PriceAdult £11.07 · Child £7.20 · Family £31.05
Checked on the official page (online prices, 10% saving): adult £11.07 (£12.20 with Gift Aid), junior (3-17) £7.20 (£7.95), family (2 adults + 2 children) £31.05 (£34.20); under-3s free. On-the-day tickets are full price.
Opening timesSeasonal days: Mar-Aug 7 days; Sep-Oct Mon, Tue, Fri-Sun plus October half term; Nov-Jan Fri-Sun plus 27 Dec-3 Jan; Feb Mon, Tue, Fri-Sun plus half term. Apr-Oct 10am-5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm); Nov-Mar 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm).
Best time to goWeekdays in term time.
School holiday tipEarly 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 agesAll ages; toddlers love it
All ages.
If it rainsMostly outdoor; indoor houses give shelter
ParkingExtensive free car park (WWT's official directions page); buses stop at Waterview Park, a short walk down the lane.
FoodWaterside café from 10am (to 5pm summer, 4pm winter); hot food until 3pm.
Money saverBook online; picnic areas save a lot; look for annual-pass break-even at 2 visits.
Top tipsSee the otter and bird feeds first. Bring a picnic.
What to packWellies in wet weather, picnic, sun cream, pram or carrier

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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