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The Peng Observatory will be closed on Saturday 21 March

Both ends of the Peng Observatory are being used for an external function, so there will be no access for visitors or members on this day. For the best alternative view of the Rushy Lake, please use the Rushy Hide. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Scott House Museum

Scott House Museum

Step back in time at Scott House Museum and learn all about WWT's founder

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Talks and tours

Talks and tours

Head to one of our daily talks or tours to find out more about wetlands and wildlife

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Duck Decoy

Duck Decoy

Come and witness the historic practice of catching wild ducks in our Duck Decoy

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Gozzle

March 20 – May 31

Discover a season of firsts on a fun-filled wetland adventure

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Gozzle Vet Check

Gozzle Vet Check

Discover our fun-filled play clinic, where children can learn how to handle, measure, weigh and x-ray toy geese – just like our WWT vets do with real birds
Guided Horticulture Walk

Guided Horticulture Walk

Join one our Grounds Wardens, Pip, for a few hours of happy rambling, learning about Slimbridge’s landscape and horticultural history
Wild History Walk

Wild History Walk

Learn more about the history of the reserve on a guided walk
Birdsong Walk

Birdsong Walk

Immerse yourself in our wetland soundscape as the birds sing in a new day

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Experience WWT Slimbridge through sound with The Cotswold Listener

Experience WWT Slimbridge through sound with The Cotswold Listener

Take an accessible audio tour of the site with Grounds Manager Chris Rixton
Award season 2026 is here!

Award season 2026 is here!

We're delighted to have been shortlisted for multiple awards already, and we'd be so grateful if you could support us with your votes
Slimbridge Learning Team achieves recognition for high quality educational visits

Slimbridge Learning Team achieves recognition for high quality educational visits

We are delighted to announce that the WWT Slimbridge Learning Zone has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge
Bewick's swan, Galina, spotted in the UK for the first time after 20 years

Bewick's swan, Galina, spotted in the UK for the first time after 20 years

The arrival of a 20-year-old Bewick’s swan at WWT Slimbridge shows how protected wetlands across Europe are helping migratory birds adapt to climate change

We are WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife.

In a world full of challenges, we’re on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their power. Because when wetlands thrive, so do we.