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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 74 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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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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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.
Nature Reserve

Rainton Meadows

A good birdwatching site with over 200 species of birds

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Volunteer

We are always looking for willing volunteers who share our passion for wildlife, conservation and broadening awareness. As a volunteer you can play an integral role in what we do.
News

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…

Appeal

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…