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Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note: you may be asked for proof of age, student ID or proof that you are receiving Job Seekers Allowance to qualify for concession admission prices.

*From Friday, April 20 – Sunday April 22, 2012 WWT London Wetland Centre will host London Wild Bird Watch so there will be some changes to our normal trading arrangements.

Tickets to London Wild Bird Watch are free for members of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) but WWT members’ tickets are limited so please pre-register (at http://londonwildbirdwatch.co.uk/ ) in order to have a better chance of obtaining tickets.

Tickets for London Wild Bird Watch for non WWT members: £13 for adults, £11 for members of the National Trust, RSPB and Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (please bring your membership cards with you as proof), and £6 for children aged 4-16. Under 4s are free.

Discount vouchers and complimentary tickets cannot be used for entry to the Centre during London Wild Bird Watch.

2012 admission prices

Prices are shown inclusive of Gift Aid and without. The Gift Aid admission price includes a voluntary donation, which enables us to claim the tax back as part of the Government's Gift Aid scheme. Further information on Gift Aid click here.

How to find us

The London Wetland Centre is situated close to central London, on the banks of the River Thames in Barnes. It is easily accessible by private and public transport (view Quickmap to see how you can get here), just a 10 minute bus ride from Hammersmith Tube station and close to both Barnes and Barnes Bridge stations (see below).

By bus

Hop on the number 283 bus direct to the centre from Hammersmith bus station (stand K).

Alternatively buses 33, 72 and 209 stop nearby (alight at the Red Lion stop, approximately 150 metres walk from the wetland centre). Please note: outside of opening hours (i.e. before 9.30am and after about 5.45pm) the 283 bus terminates nearby in Barnes, rather than coming directly into the centre.

By rail

Barnes rail station is just 25 minutes from Waterloo or 10 minutes from Clapham Junction. It is then a 15 minute walk to the wetland centre (or 5 minutes by buses 72 or 33). You can also alight at Barnes Bridge station then walk through Barnes village (about a 15 minute walk) or catch a 209 bus (alight at the bus stop opposite the Red Lion pub, which is approximately 150 metres from the Centre).

By tube

Hammersmith tube (on the Piccadilly and District & Circle Lines) is the nearest tube station. From here it is just a 10 minute bus ride (see ‘by bus’).

By coach

The centre has parking for nine large coaches. Parking is free for coaches bringing visitors to the centre, but places must be booked in advance. Drivers should note that coaches are not permitted to use Hammersmith Bridge.

By bike

The London Wetland Centre is situated on Sustrans Cycle Route 4, which includes access from the River Thames towpath. Cycling makes for an environmentally friendly and pleasant way to arrive at the centre and in addition to standard cycle racks there are fifty secure bike cages (we strongly recommend that you bring a D lock to secure your bike). Follow this link to the Sustrans National Cycle Network website for a location map and details of local cycle routes.

Barclays Cycle Hire in London is a self service scheme.  

On foot

The centre is easily accessible from the River Thames towpath, situated on the south bank between Hammersmith Bridge and Putney (about 25 minutes walk from either location).

By car

There is ample free parking for visitors arriving by car, although where possible we would encourage our visitors to use more environmentally friendly forms of transport.

The centre is located just off the main A306 which runs from the South Circular at Roehampton (with easy access to the A3) to Hammersmith (just minutes from the A4/M4). Once in Barnes you can follow the brown tourist signs to the centre. The centre is situated outside the London Congestion Charging Zone.

London Wild Bird Watch 20-22 April 2012: We recommend that you travel to London Wild Bird Watch using public transport. There will be a limited number of parking spaces available for a charge of £10.00 for all visitors, including members.
 

By taxi

If you are travelling to or from the centre by taxi we encourage you to use the taxi company Green Tomato Cars. This company uses a fleet of the most viable environmentally friendly cars and offers the service at competitive rates. For more information please see their website www.greentomatocars.com or call 020 8568 0022

By air

Heathrow Airport is approximately one hour from the London Wetland Centre by car or public transport (Piccadilly Line from Heathrow Airport to Hammersmith, then buses as above).

Opening times

Open 7 days a week, except 25 December.

Winter opening time until Saturday 24 March 2012
9.30am to 5pm (last admission 4pm).

Summer opening time until Saturday 27 October 2012  
9.30am to 6pm (last admission 5pm).

Early closing on 24 December (last admission 2pm, centre closes at 3pm)

Water's Edge Cafe:  last orders 4.30pm in winter and 5.30pm in summer
Water's Edge Cafe:  closes 5.00pm in winter and 6.00pm in summer

Terms of entry

Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Photography is permitted on site providing it is for personal use only. All commercial/stock library photography, filming, recording, etc. must be agreed in advance with the centre. Please phone 020 8409 4400 for any commercial filming or photographic enquiries.

Visitors are asked to respect the habitats and wildlife of the centre by keeping to the paths at all times and not causing undue noise. The centre is a nature conservation area designed to protect natural habitats for all UK wetland species, both botanical and animal.  It is especially important to remain quiet in the bird viewing hides.

The following are not permitted on site:

• Dogs, other than trained assistance dogs (i.e. guide dogs), which must be kept on their harness at all times, and the harness must clearly state "working or assistance dog." Any dog waste must please be removed. There is minimal shade in the car park so we strongly recommend dogs are not left locked in parked cars. There are no suitable areas anywhere at the centre for dogs to be left tied-up outside. Please be aware that our priority is for the welfare of the dogs, so it is our policy to call the RSPCA or Police immediately if we are concerned for the health of a dog. 
• Scooters, bicycles, tricycles, roller skates or blades or skateboards. Bike cages are provided in the car park, please bring your own lock. WWT London Wetland Centre accepts no responsibility for any theft or damage of bikes or property left in the cages.
• Climbing on any trees or shrubs or any pruning/picking of flowers or vegetation.
• Climbing on any exhibits or habitats either in the World Wetlands area or the Wildside areas.
• Swimming/wading or entering any water bodies on site.
• Sports or games (including jogging).
• There is no provision for left baggage, please leave all baggage in your vehicle or do not bring it with you.
• We do not allow re-entry to the centre, unless admission receipt is provided.

Accessibility

• The grounds have level access and hard-surfaced paths with tarmac on main routes (and compacted gravel on minor paths)
• Low-level viewing windows and level access to ground floor bird hides. Heated bird-watching observatory in main visitor centre
• Lift access to upper floors of visitor centre, observatory and three-storey Peacock Tower hide. No lift in Wildside Hide
• Free wheelchair loan
• Free electric mobility scooter loan. One only - must be booked in advance.
• Fixed hearing loops in admissions area and in audio visual theatre
• Trained assistance dogs only (i.e. guide dogs). No other dogs permitted
• Accessible toilets in car park and throughout the visitor centre
• Free car parking on site. Tarmac surface and reserved bays for disabled visitors. During London Wild Bird Watch, 20-22 April 2012, parking will be on the Barn Elms Playing Fields. There's a charge of £10 per vehicle - this fee applies to all visitors including members. Car parking for disabled visitors remains free providing a Blue Badge parking permit is displayed.
• Public transport is available direct to the centre from Hammersmith bus station to the centre between 9.30am and 5pm (No 283 from Stand K)