London news
Celebrating Swift Awareness Week 2026
Swift Awareness Week runs from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 5 July 2026, celebrating one of the UK’s extraordinary summer visitors, the Swift.
29 June 2026
WWT London early closure due to extreme heat
WWT London will close at 3pm (last entry at 2pm) on Wednesday 24 June, Thursday 25 June and Friday 26 June.
23 June 2026
First-Ever Migration Festival Takes Flight at WWT London
Celebrate the journeys of migratory birds and vibrant West African culture this May Bank Holiday weekend, 2–4 May 2026.
30 March 2026
Shrimply the Best: Tod the Otter Turns 10 at WWT London Wetland Centre
A seafood birthday feast for WWT’s favourite shrimp-loving otter
3 March 2026
The February Build-Up: Cormorant Migration in Full Swing
A sure sign that spring migration is beginning across the reserve
16 February 2026
Otterly in Love: WWT London Wetland Centre’s Otters Celebrate Valentine’s Day
A Valentine’s treat for an otterly adorable duo
14 February 2026
Families invited to get gloriously muddy as Mudfest splashes back at WWT London
Stomp, splash and squelch this February half-term
26 January 2026
Why choosing plant-based meals matters
Discover how small changes to your diet, like trying plant based meals, can benefit your health and the environment.
12 January 2026
Festive family fun and gifts for nature this christmas
Festive fun for all the family and gifts for nature too.
22 December 2025
Christmas trees bring a little magic to our car park
Grown with love in Denmark and sold right here by the people who know trees best.
13 December 2025
Once Bittern, Twice Shy: A visitor's special sighting
A fleeting glimpse becomes a shared moment of wonder as a bittern steps out of the reeds and steals the spotlight at the Dulverton Hide.
25 November 2025
Winter Wellbeing and festive magic await at WWT London Wetland Centre
The best of both worlds at the wetlands: winter tranquillity and festive sparkle, 6 Dec–4 Jan.
20 November 2025
Slow worms of the wetlands
More than 20 years ago, we became home to one of the UK’s largest reptile translocations and its slow worm population is still thriving today.
28 October 2025
A Supernatural experience awaits families at WWT London this half-term
Families are invited to step into a ‘Super Natural’ adventure at WWT London this half-term (25 October to 3 November).
21 October 2025
Last splash of the season: Splash pad closes on 13 October
Make the most of the remaining days of water play before the Splash Pad wraps up for the year.
6 October 2025