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Willow Wands and Marshland Potions
Price
Included with standard centre admission; WWT members enter free.
Where
Washington Wetland Centre, Pattinson, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8LE
About
Make willow wands and mix colourful marshland potions during a family-friendly half-term nature activity.
Children and families can make handmade willow wands and mix colourful marshland potions in the Discovery Centre. Sessions run 13:00–14:00 each day from 24 October to 1 November as part of the scare-free SUPER Natural programme.
All dates · 8
October 2026
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