Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve

Rainton Meadows, near Durham, is a 74-hectare nature reserve featuring wetlands, grasslands, and woodlands restored from a former coal mine. Renowned for birdwatching with 200+ species, it offers trails, a visitor centre, a café, and a family-friendly WildPlay area.

Experiences in Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve are coming soon.

Experiences in Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve are coming soon.

Getting there

Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve

Durham Wildlife Trust, Mallard Way, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring, Durham, DH4 6PU