North East - Tyne & Wear

RAINTON MEADOWS NATURE RESERVE & VISITOR CENTRE

Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows, Chilton Moor,
Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne & Wear
DH4 6PU
t: 0191 584 3112
f: 0191 584 3934
e: mail@durhamwt.co.uk
w: www.durhamwt.co.uk

The Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve provides visitors with accessible paths to explore the woodlands, grasslands and lakes that make up the site. There is always something to see at Rainton Meadows whatever the season, including all five British owls and a host of other birds, butterflies and flowers. The centre’s displays, toilet and baby change facilities are open to members of the public from 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 4pm at weekends and on Bank Holidays. The Coffee Shop provides hot and cold drinks, confectionary, crisps and a range of wildlife related products for sale. It is open from 11.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Sunday. The centre and coffee shop are closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.