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.
Flock joins the Rainton Meadows grazing team
We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.
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…
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…
Outdoor Yoga at Rainton Meadows through all the seasons - barmy or bliss!
Rainton Meadows Wild Yoga instructor, Roy Moor, explains how to enjoy outdoor yoga throughout the seasons in this blog.
An April walk around Rainton Meadows
Spring sightings around the nature reserve
Common terns take up residence on donated raft at Rainton Meadows
Tiny wings, big win! Common terns have made themselves at home on a donated raft at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, hatching their first chicks and proving that a little help can make a huge…
Run Rainton 2024
This August, more than 70 wildlife supporters took part in our annual fun run at the Trust's headquarters, Rainton Meadows.