High winds

Due to high winds today (20th Jan) our woodland area will be closed. Thank you for your understanding.

no hand-feeding

There is no hand-feeding birds at the moment. This is a precautionary measure to help reduce the risk of spreading avian influenza. Thank you for your support and understanding.

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Where nature soothes, wildlife thrives, and calm waters meet open skies

Adventure play areas

Adventure play areas

Dart, zip and zoom around our nature-based play areas as you unleash your inner dragonfly

Discover Wildlife

Discover Wildlife

Discover a magical mix of wetland and woodland - spot an array of birds and insects

World Wetland Aviary & Diving Duck Talk

World Wetland Aviary & Diving Duck Talk

Meet our ducks and geese from around the world and join handfeeding sessions!

Mudfest

Stomp, splash and squelch this February half-term

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Wild Welly Walks

Wild Welly Walks

1 December 2025 - 31 January 2026

Birdwatch Morning

Birdwatch Morning

Mudfest 2026

7 - 15 February

The Safe Hands project

The Safe Hands project

21 - 28 February (Sat only)

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.