Celebrating 50years of swans
It’s no coincidence that WWT’s emblem is a
pair of flying Bewick’s swans. They evoke the
wild spirit of wetlands.
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50 years of swans
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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
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Amazing photographs of wetland wildlife from our centres and worldwide. Enter the competition.
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