Slimbridge news

Bee-autiful new benches

Bee-autiful new benches

Something new and eye-catching has arrived!

28 March 2024

Double Gold for Slimbridge in South West Tourism Awards

Double Gold for Slimbridge in South West Tourism Awards

We're extremely proud to announce we have won two Gold awards in the 2023/24 South West Tourism Awards.

15 March 2024

A Bewick's Blog: Winter 23/24

A Bewick's Blog: Winter 23/24

As the Bewick's swans arrive at Slimbridge this winter, we'll be keeping you updated on the individuals on site this season.

15 March 2024

Love visiting Slimbridge? Please vote for us!

Love visiting Slimbridge? Please vote for us!

We're delighted to have been shortlisted in the 'Family Day Out Venue of the Year' category in the 2024 SoGlos Awards as well as nominated for 'Best Family Attraction' in the Muddy Stilettos Gloucestershire and Worcestershire Awards. SoGlos AwardsWe previ

5 March 2024

Meet Bing and Flop this Spring

Meet Bing and Flop this Spring

Families will have the chance to meet Bing, the title character from the multi-award winning animated series this spring. Bing and Flop will be with us from Saturday 23 March until Sunday 2 June for Bing’s Nature Explorers event programme. There will b

28 February 2024

Early kingfisher activity!

Early kingfisher activity!

Spring hasn't even fully sprung, yet a pair of kingfishers seem to think so!

19 February 2024

In Loving Memory of Mr. James

In Loving Memory of Mr. James

A Tribute To One Of The Oldest Flamingos At WWT Slimbridge.

9 February 2024

Wild Play

Wild Play

Come and check out our new ‘Wild Play’ area in the Spinney woods, behind ‘Riverlife’.

9 February 2024

Seriously squelchy fun

Seriously squelchy fun

Find out about our mud-filled festival of events for February half-term.

29 January 2024

Duck the Stress this World Wetlands Day

Duck the Stress this World Wetlands Day

This World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2024, we want everyone to duck the stress of modern living and visit their local wetland for a moment of calm.

22 January 2024

Wonderful Winter

Wonderful Winter

Whether it’s the sights and sounds of scores of Bewick’s swans touching down for their daily feed or the thousands of waders filling the skies, winter at WWT Slimbridge is the perfect time to engage with nature and spot some truly spectacular species.

18 December 2023

Goodbye to our Greater Flamingos

Goodbye to our Greater Flamingos

Exciting changes have unfolded in the vibrant world of flamingos at WWT Slimbridge.

12 December 2023

Dynasties, divorce, and 10,000 swans

Dynasties, divorce, and 10,000 swans

2023 marks 60 years of WWT’s unique Bill Pattern Study.

7 December 2023

Double Gold for WWT Slimbridge

Double Gold for WWT Slimbridge

We are very proud to have won two Gold Awards for Accessible & Inclusive Tourism and Large Visitor Attraction in the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Awards.

4 December 2023

A38 Roundabout Wetland Sculpture Wins CPRE Award

A38 Roundabout Wetland Sculpture Wins CPRE Award

We're delighted to have won a CPRE Gloucestershire Award for our ‘Nest’ sculpture on the A38 roundabout.

21 November 2023