breaking: WWT to re-open 6 wetland centres in England from next week
3 June 2020
WWT Welney
As the Coronavirus pandemic begins to ease off, conservation charity WWT has announced it is to re-open six of its wetland centres in England to the public on Wednesday, June 10.
Members of the public and WWT members will be required to pre-book online for the day they want to visit as part of measures to keep everyone safe.
The following centres will be opened...
As is the norm these days, social distancing and additional safety measures will be in place in order to help protect visitors, staff and volunteers.
WWT’s 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. 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, wetland centres’ indoors areas and areas where people may gather will remain closed, this includes play areas, cafes and shops.
Please visit your local wetland centre’s website page for further information or click wwt.org.uk/visit
Members of the public and WWT members will be required to pre-book online for the day they want to visit as part of measures to keep everyone safe.
The following centres will be opened...
- Arundel (West Sussex)
- London (Barnes)
- Martin Mere (Lancashire)
- Slimbridge (Gloucestershire)
- Washington (Tyne and Wear)
- Welney (Norfolk)
As is the norm these days, social distancing and additional safety measures will be in place in order to help protect visitors, staff and volunteers.
WWT’s 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. 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, wetland centres’ indoors areas and areas where people may gather will remain closed, this includes play areas, cafes and shops.
Please visit your local wetland centre’s website page for further information or click wwt.org.uk/visit
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