Rainton Meadows
The headquarters of Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows is a former opencast coalmine which has been transformed into a mixture of wetlands, woodlands and wildflower meadows. The parking,…
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre
Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre is set within 100 hectares of woodland, wetland and grassland habitats, all of which are linked through an excellent network of accessible pathways and viewing areas.
Shop our new Rainton Meadows Merchandise!
Browse brand new Rainton Meadows gifts - now available in the Rainton Meadows shop and online.
New reedbed for Rainton Meadows
A new reedbed creation project is taking place at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, funded by Biffa Award.
Rainton Meadows: flooded drive, 18/11
Access to Rainton Meadows is limited due to flooding.
Wildlife volunteers celebrated at festive event
Trust volunteers received recognition and thanks for all their support, during a festive celebration event hosted in Durham.
Flock joins the Rainton Meadows grazing team
We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.
How to run a fundraising event
Here are some hints if you are thinking of running a fundraising event. There are some ideas to help you get started.
Flock joins the Rainton Meadows grazing team
We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.
These welsh black and Hebridean cross sheep will be grazing across three fields from January to March this year…
Let the Meadows Bloom - Rainton Meadows appeal
Durham Wildlife Trust is fundraising £54,000 to purchase 12.5 hectares of land on the edge of the Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve. By acquiring the land the Trust will safeguard the future of…
Outdoor Yoga at Rainton Meadows through all the seasons - barmy or bliss!
Rainton Meadows Wild Yoga instructor, Roy Moor, explains how to enjoy outdoor yoga throughout the seasons in this blog.
Stepping into the wild: a series of events brought the City Nature Challenge to life
The City Nature Challenge burst into life across the North East as volunteers joined a series of events to spot, record and celebrate local wildlife. From misty dawn birdsong at Elemore Park to…