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.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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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.
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.
Closure due to Flooding
Heavy rain, brought about by Storm Ciarán has caused the closure of Durham Wildlife Trust headquarters on Thursday 2nd November - Saturday 4th November 2023 with flood waters causing ponds on site…
Thank you Rainton Meadows donation
Thank you for your donation towards Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve.
New reedbed for Rainton Meadows
A new reedbed creation project is taking place at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, funded by Biffa Award.
Shop our new Rainton Meadows Merchandise!
Browse brand new Rainton Meadows gifts - now available in the Rainton Meadows shop and online.
Rainton Meadows
A good birdwatching site with over 200 species of birds
Winter wander at Rainton Meadows
Join us for a guided walk around Rainton Meadows to survey the wide range of things with wings.
Thank you Rainton Meadows appeal donation
Thank you for your donation to our Rainton Meadows appeal.
Rainton Meadows: flooded drive, 18/11
Access to Rainton Meadows is limited due to flooding.
Flock joins the Rainton Meadows grazing team
We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.