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.
Forest bug
The shoulders of the forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
Caledonian forest
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
How to help wildlife at school
Whether feeding the birds, or sowing a wildflower patch, setting up wildlife areas in your school makes for happier, healthier and more creative children.
Flock joins the Rainton Meadows grazing team
We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.
Rangers at Rainton Meadows
A group for 11-18 year olds who wish to learn some practical conservation skills, improve ecological knowledge and enjoy the outdoors.
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…
North East Community Forest
Durham Wildlife Trust is delighted to be working with the North East Community Forest partnership in 2022; supporting delivery of their 30-year vision to increase tree coverage across the forest area.