RSPB Ouse Washes in west Norfolk

RSPB Ouse Washes

Welches Dam,Chatteris

RSPB nature reserve in the heart of the fens, with 10 bird-watching hides and a visitor centre.

RSPB nature reserve. Provides important breeding habitat for waders and ducks during summer months. Also a good site to view dragonflies. During winter months, flooding provides good viewing conditions for large numbers of wintering ducks and swans. Visitor centre provides information about the reserve and 10 hides allow viewing of the reserve at all times.

Facilities

  • Regional Tourist Board Member
  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Public toilets
  • Children welcome
  • Picnic site
  • Free Parking

Opening times

Closed Christmas

Location

RSPB Ouse Washes,
Welches Dam,
Manea,
Chatteris,
Cambridgeshire,
PE15 0NF

Directions

By Road: Between Chatteris and March on A141, take B1093 to Manea. Reserve office and visitor centre located off Welches Dam.

By Public Transport: From Manea station it is 3 miles to RSPB Ouse Washes.

The nearest railway station is Manea, which is 3 miles away.