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Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

“What WWT has achieved matches Sir Peter Scott’s ambition and it is astonishing”
Sir David Attenborough

We are working to save wetlands for wildlife & people. Find out why & how...

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Wildlife up close... great spectacles... things to do beautiful landscapes... places for children to explore... good food... friendly faces... 

All of our centres offer unique experiences, so you can choose your own unforgettable day out.

 

VISIT ARUNDEL

Arundel

West Sussex

A picture-book setting bordered by woodlands and the River Arun and overlooked by the dramatic Arundel Castle. A crystal clear water source feeds reed reds and nurtures wildlife.

VISIT LONDON

London

Barnes

A 44 hectare mosaic of recreated wetland habitat, including reed beds, grazing marsh and wet woodland, that teems with wildlife and is located in the heart of the city.

VISIT LLANELLI

Llanelli

Carmarthenshire

Located on the scenic Burry Inlet, Llanelli is an idyllic array of lakes, scrapes, streams and lagoons. The estuary attracts thousands of wild birds viewable from a panoramic tower.

VISIT SLIMBRIDGE

Slimbridge

Gloucestershire

WWT’s first wetland centre is located on the shores of the Severn estuary. Beautiful walks and close-up encounters with birds from around the world will make it a day to remember.

VISIT WELNEY

Welney

Norfolk

Located over 1,000 acres of the north Ouse Washes – Britain’s largest area of seasonally flooded land and the magical setting for mass gatherings of thousands of waterbirds.

VISIT MARTIN MERE

Martin Mere

Lancashire

Wilderness and family-friendliness combine to bring you spectacular wetlands, home to over 100 species of waterbirds, and attractions such as a beaver lodge and eco-garden.

VISIT CASTLE ESPIE

Castle Espie

County Down

Situated on the spectacular Strangford Lough, visitors can enjoy a magical mix of estuary views, tidal lagoons, woodland walks, salt marshes and reed beds.

VISIT WASHINGTON

Washington

Tyne & Wear

Situated on the banks of the River Wear, the centre gets its distinctive feel from groves of ancient woodland. The reed beds are a haven for reed buntings, dragonflies and other wildlife.

VISIT CAERLAVEROCK

Caerlaverock

Dumfriesshire

1,400 acres of wilderness on the north Solway coast famous for vast flocks of visiting winter birds. In the summer, explore rolling meadows and watch barn owls and ospreys.

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Other WWT websites

WWT Consulting
Leaders in wetland creation, visitor centre design, ecological surveys and wetland treatment systems.
www.wwtconsulting.co.uk

Wetlands Link International
WLI is a network of worldwide wetland centres around the world, coordinated by WWT.
www.wli.org.uk

WWT Photography Competition
Amazing photographs of wetland wildlife from our centres and worldwide. Enter the competition.
wwww.wwtphotography.co.uk

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