Visitor Centres
Our two visitor centres provide thousands of people with unique wildlife experiences each year; from education and community groups to dog walkers and school holiday activities.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Low Barns Visitor Centre
Low Barns nature reserve is located next to the River Wear near Witton le Wear. When you arrive at the site you are greeted by a series of old farm buildings, over the 50+ years of Durham Wildlife Trust’s management of the site, these old barns have been converted and adapted to become Low Barns Visitor Centre.
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.
Plea to visitors not to feed Exmoor ponies
The Trust would like to politely remind visitors not to feed the Exmoor ponies.
New Supporters Evening – Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Come along to our New Supporter's Evening at the Trust's headquarters, Rainton Meadows.
Low Barns
One of the county's most important wildlife sites; with a visitor centre and a coffee shop
Low Barns Boardwalk
Unfortunately, the reedbed boardwalk at Low Barns Nature Reserve is closed and requires replacing. Plans for the work are underway.
Boardwalk reopens at Low Barns
We are delighted to announce that the reedbed boardwalk at Low Barns Nature Reserve has now reopened.
Winter wildlife at Low Barns
Low Barns nature reserve is just such a fantastic spot, whatever your cup of tea: be it a leg stretching walk, a laid-back stroll, a calming spell sitting in a hide with a flask and a camera or a…
A little bit wilder at Low Barns
December and January have been very busy and exciting months working with families, children and young people at Low Barns.
Peace in our time trail at Low Barns
A nature trail around Low Barns Nature Reserve, in memory of David Peace.
New base for Rangers and schools at Low Barns
In winter 2021, a new base for the Nature Rangers and Young Rangers was unveiled at Low Barns Nature Reserve.