Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase
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The Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase is scheduled for 17 October 2026 at Rainton Meadows in Durham. This community event invites feedback on plans for habitat restoration and access to nature at the reserve. It is free to attend.
Have your say on our plans for habitat restoration and access to nature at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve.
In 2025, thanks to our generous supporters, we were able to secure additional land and expand Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve. Now we are looking to the future of the new land and the wider reserve.
View our plans for habitat restoration, access to nature and find out more about our work for wildlife in this much-loved space.
Drop into Rainton Meadows on the following dates to find out more and have your say:
Saturday 17th, October
Saturday 24th October
Monday 26th to Friday 30th October
We will have a series of information boards to view, featuring details about the nature reserve's history, the phases of restoration that have happened since it was an opencast coalmine and our plans for the future, including how visitors can access nature around the reserve. There will be people on-hand to discuss the plans with you and you will have the opportunity to supply your feedback on the proposals.
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Frequently asked questions
Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:00.
Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase is held at Rainton Meadows in Durham (Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU).
Entry to Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase is free.
The forecast for Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase is Clear · 9°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Rainton Meadows can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase is scheduled for 17 October 2026 at Rainton Meadows in Durham. This community event invites feedback on plans for habitat restoration and access to nature at the reserve. It is free to attend.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Have your say on our plans for habitat restoration and access to nature at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve.
In 2025, thanks to our generous supporters, we were able to secure additional land and expand Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve. Now we are looking to the future of the new land and the wider reserve.
View our plans for habitat restoration, access to nature and find out more about our work for wildlife in this much-loved space.
Drop into Rainton Meadows on the following dates to find out more and have your say:
Saturday 17th, October
Saturday 24th October
Monday 26th to Friday 30th October
We will have a series of information boards to view, featuring details about the nature reserve's history, the phases of restoration that have happened since it was an opencast coalmine and our plans for the future, including how visitors can access nature around the reserve. There will be people on-hand to discuss the plans with you and you will have the opportunity to supply your feedback on the proposals.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Rainton Meadows. Searching near Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU; check-in Saturday, 17 October 2026.
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WhereRainton Meadows
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU
Hetton, Durham
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase?
Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase taking place?
Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase is held at Rainton Meadows in Durham (Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU).
How much are tickets for Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase?
Entry to Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase is free.
What will the weather be like at Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase?
The forecast for Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase is Clear · 9°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Rainton Meadows can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase?
Tickets for Rainton Meadows: past, present and future showcase can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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