News
WWT announces singer David Gray as its latest ambassador
David Gray, whose album White Ladder is one of the biggest sellers of the 21st century, has long supported wetlands and its wildlife, in particular the red-listed Eurasian Curlew, and is a committed supporter of the work of WWT. Explaining why he has b
1 May 2024
WWT unites with wildlife and climate campaigners in what could be the biggest ever march for nature
WWT is urging everyone who cares for nature to unite and march through London to Parliament Square on Saturday 22 June, with a simple demand to all political parties: Restore Nature Now. This legal demonstration aims to be the biggest gathering of peop
24 April 2024
WWT Slimbridge finalists in VisitEngland Awards
Following our success in 2024's Bristol, Bath & Somerset Awards and South West Tourism Awards, we're proud to share that we are through to the finals in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. This is the second year we have got through to these awards t
11 April 2024
'Estuary Shoreline' - coming soon!
We're delighted to share with you our vision for the new ‘Estuary Shoreline’ landscape launching in Autumn 2024. Our new wetlands landscape will be situated directly in front of the Kingfisher restaurant and will provide a beautiful, accessible new
2 April 2024
Bee-autiful new benches
Something new and eye-catching has arrived!
28 March 2024
WWT announces partnership with BRITA on World Water Day
On World Water Day, WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, announces its new partnership with water filter manufacturer BRITA.
22 March 2024
Government admits delay on toxic lead shot ban despite its presence in 93% of pheasants destined for dinner tables
The government has quietly admitted in response to a parliamentary question that progress on banning the use of toxic lead shot for hunting has been delayed again with a decision on the issue not expected until “later this year”, despite it considering restrictions since 2021.
15 March 2024
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
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
Somerset nature reserves will be made Wetter for Waders with 800k funding boost
Hundreds of hectares of wetland habitat will be restored, or enhanced, across WWT Steart Marshes and Bridgwater Bay National Nature Reserve (NNR), thanks to more than £800,000 in funding from the government’s Species Survival Fund.
15 March 2024
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
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
Rich Hearn. A tribute.
Last week we lost Rich Hearn. We lost a valued colleague. We lost his outstanding skills in monitoring, research and action planning for water birds. And we lost a voice for policy change to save wetlands across the world. We will miss his friendship, his humour, his adventures, his antics, his passion for birding and his unfailing energy to share his time, knowledge and skills with anyone who needed it.
27 February 2024
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
A Tribute To One Of The Oldest Flamingos At WWT Slimbridge.
9 February 2024