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The Wildfowl & Wetland Trust

Known as the Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, this spectacular 1,400 acre wild reserve is situated on the north Solway Coast.

If you are visiting between October to April, tens of thousands of Svalbard barnacle geese, swans and other birds can be seen from comfortable hides and observation towers around the site. In summer, meander through flower meadows, watch ospreys hunting over the Solway and even spot barn owls and badgers if staying overnight in the charming self-catering farmhouse. Special events include free daily wildlife safaris and family events.

The onsite conference centre houses exhibitions featuring beautiful ceramics and paintings by local artists so why not purchase a piece to remind you of your time in this beautiful corner of Scotland? There is also a gift shop which stocks an extensive selection of books on natural history and sustainable living for you to browse as well as a good selection of the latest binoculars and telescopes, children’s gifts and a variety of bird feeders and bird food.

The centre’s fair-trade coffee shop stocks a good selection of specialty coffees and teas, delicious homemade cakes, soup of the day, sandwiches/toasties and paninis as well as a variety of snacks.

Opening Hours

Open 7 days a week, except 25 December

10am to 5.00pm

Occasional early and late opening for special wild events (please check details with centre).

Terms of entry
Visitors are asked to respect the habitats and wildlife by not causing undue noise. It is especially important to remain quiet in the bird viewing hides.

Photography is permitted on site providing it is for personal use only. All commercial/stock library photography must be agreed in advance with the centre and is subject to a fee.

No dogs are permitted on site, other than trained assistance dogs (i.e. Guide Dogs).

Accessibility
Most facilities are suitable for visitors with disabilities, but please call the centre on 01387 770200 for further information and advice.

Contact

Mr J B Doherty

Eastpark Farm
Caerlaverock
Dumfries
Dumfries And Galloway
DG1 4RS
Scotland

Further contact details ...

Tel: +44 (1387) 770200
Fax: +44 (1387) 770539
E-Mail: info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk
WWW: http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit/caerlaverock