Don't Let the Rain Stop Play
On a soggy or sunny day, we've got you covered this May Half Term.
Don’t let rain stop play during the school holidays. Here at WWT Slimbridge we love all kinds of wet weather, from downpours to drizzle - because without it, where would wetlands be?
There are so many things to do on rainy days to keep the busiest of minds occupied, whatever your age. Just pull on your wellies, pop up an umbrella or even lift your eyes to the skies and embrace it because after all, it’s just a ‘bit’ of rain!
When it’s raining our feathered friends tend to get on with things, so birdwatching in the rain is no problem. But if you want a break from the weather you can retreat into one of our hides, which provide the perfect place to watch what’s going on outside while staying dry and still experiencing the wonder of wetlands.
Throughout May Half Term our Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt continues. Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly. If you want to escape the rain during the trail then we have plenty of indoor activities, including Lloyd of the Flies screenings in the Cinema all day, and craft activities in the Art Hub, as well as making your very own bug hotel. Drop in between 10am - 4pm.
During the school holidays we have plenty of things for a fun day out, and rainy days won’t stop that. Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in nature, from splodging through puddles in Welly Boot Land to exploring what’s on indoors, from meeting watery wonders in Toad Hall to burning off energy in soft play. WWT Slimbridge is a great place for a day out in Gloucestershire - in fact we won Large Visitor Attraction of the Year in the 2024 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence!
When you've completed your wetland adventures, swing by the Kingfisher Kitchen, or refuel at one of our kiosks. Warm up with a hot chocolate or cool down with an ice cream, because whatever the weather - there’s always time for seasonal treats! Our new Estuary Shoreline event space provides the perfect undercover spot to enjoy your refreshments, whilst watching the wetlands go by.
