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Generation Wild project receives Gold Award!
We're thrilled to announce that Generation Wild, our nature connection project for primary schools, has won the prestigious Gold award in the education category at this year's BIAZA awards.Generation Wild passionately engages primary school children from
4 July 2023
5 things you didn’t know about London Wetland Centre
London Wetland Centre has been creating space for nature for 23 years. To celebrate our birthday, here’s five things you might not know about us… 1 We were opened by Sir David Attenborough It’s true, we were opened by the patron saint of nature
19 May 2023
23 years of making space for nature!
Celebrate our anniversary with just £6.50 entry on Saturday 20 May. Over two decades ago, London Wetland Centre was created to preserve a space for nature in the face of ever-expanding urban development in London. Today we are one of the most importan
19 May 2023
Quentin Blake art draws people to London Wetland Centre
Press Release Three seasonal trails highlighting the best of the UK’s wetland nature will be running at London Wetland Centre from 18 May until February 2024 as part of a partnership between renowned illustrator Sir Quentin Blake and the Wildfowl & Wetl
19 May 2023
5 New Installations at London Wetland Centre
Spring has officially sprung at London Wetland Centre.The first butterflies — the attractive small tortoishell and peacock — were spotted on site on March 22. At least 30 sand martins have also made their way to the centre, with many investigating the
8 April 2023
We are delighted to have won the Family attraction of the Year at the Time & Leisure Food and Culture Awards 2022/23.
Over ten thousand readers of the Time & Leisure Magazine nominate and vote for all the places they love locally. The Food and Culture Awards are now in their 11th year, celebrating the very best in South West London and Surrey The annual awards honour ac
30 March 2023
Q&A with climate scientist Dr. Kimberly Huynh
World Wetland Day takes place every February, which observes the anniversary of The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, signed on 2 February 1971 to protect these vulnerable yet crucial habitats.As the UK’s largest wetlands charity, we celebrate wetlands 365
30 March 2023
This Easter We've Got a BIG Surprise for You!!
Drumrolls, please!! Introducing our newest resident - the charismatic Magpie Goose, hailing all the way from the shores of Northern Australia!! Find out a bit more about this incredible wildlife species.These tall birds, standing at 90 cm and weighin
14 March 2023
Kids go free - on school strike day!
London Wetland Centre opens doors for free to children, on school strike day! As schools prepare for strike action on Thursday, WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes will be supporting families by offering free admission to the centre for children when acco
9 March 2023
Make Memories This Mother's Day
Treat your mum to a special day out at your favourite nature reserve. Spring, brings an abundance of new-life that is seen all over the centre that time of year. Take this opportunity to enjoy the flowers in bloom, presenting vivid colours that will light
9 March 2023
New Members’ Room at London Wetland Centre
We are delighted to announce that we have opened up our beautiful Tower room as a Members’ only space. This room has stunning views across our main lake, and gives you a view that no-one else will get to see. We have lovely wildlife books for you to
24 February 2023
February half-term fun at London Wetland Centre
It feels like yesterday that we were just bidding farewell to 2022, but 2023 is in full swing, and the February half-term is just around the corner.If spending time with family and getting out in nature more often are on your new-year-resolutions list, Lo
23 January 2023
Four ways to celebrate World Wetlands Day
Four ways to celebrate World Wetlands Day at WWT London Wetland Centre This World Wetlands Day feel uplifted by nature at London Wetland Centre. 1: Enjoy the views Wrap up, grab a hot chocolate, and cosy up in one of our six hides this World Wetlan
9 January 2023
Beat the winter blues at London Wetland Centre this winter
This winter experience the uplifting power of nature without leaving London. With 105 acres of beautiful blue and green spaces, take time to walk, catch-up with friends, tuck into cake, and make the most of the winter sunlight as it spills through the
1 January 2023
Christmas comes early at London Wetland Centre this year!
We are so excited to announce that our Common Cranes have arrived! From Monday 19 December, meet Insh (female, 3 ½ years old) and Merry (male, 8 ½ years old). The couple is getting adapted to their new enclosure and neighbours (wildlife) at the ce
15 December 2022