Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Northumberland Wildlife Trust look after over 60 nature reserves in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland. They protect wildlife and promote nature conservation. They also create homes for wildlife and maintain beautiful places to visit and enjoy throughout the year. This includes nature reserves:

Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Low Hauxley, Northumberland, NE65 0JR

Offers views across the length of Druridge Bay and is internationally renowned for its birds.

Opening Times: April to September 9:00am – 5:30pm October to March 10:00am to 4:00 pm. Entry is free but there is a charge for parking.

Facilities include:

a circular walk with 1 fully accessible trail accessible to 2 hides.

  • 6 hides, including 1 ‘members only hide’, which give you a great opportunity to quietly observe a host of birds, including grey herons, tree sparrows, turnstones and shelducks. A wildlife sightings board can be updated if you spot a bird
  • regular activities for children and adults that can be booked on our web site.
  • play area
  • Lookout cafe, open 10.00-16.30. Hot food until 15.30.

Northumberlandia, Blagdon Lane, Cramlington, NE23 8AU.

A unique piece of public art set in a 46 acre community park with free public access and 4 miles of footpaths on and around the landform. Northumberlandia is open from dawn until dusk each day. Entry is free but donations are welcome. There are regular activities for adults and children which can be booked on our web site. There is plenty of parking. The café and toilets are open daily from 10:00 – 17:00. Hot food stops at 15:00.

Weetslade Country Park, Between Wide Open and Dudley, at the junction B1319 /A189 Wide Open,Newcastle upon Tyne, NE23 7LZ. A

A former colliery site, this reserve has been extensively landscaped to create a wildlife haven on the edge of the city benefiting from a number of diverse habitats. Entry is free and there is a car park.