Mudfest 2026
Stomp, splash and squelch with our mud-tastic February half-term.
Grab your wellies and get stuck in with Mudfest - where messy means fun, right here at the wetlands!
Get ready to dive into the muddy magic of our wetlands! Mud isn’t just messy - it’s marvellous. It’s the stuff our super-powered wetlands and great family adventures are made of. For one week only this February half term, embrace the mess and discover just how brilliant mud can be with hands-on activities.
When: February 14 to February 22, 2026
Time: Daily from 10 am - 4 pm
Price: Included in your entry ticket / Free for WWT Members
Booking Info: No Booking required. Save 10% by booking entry tickets online.
The activity line-up
All day: Mud kitchen
Open all day long, come and cook up a storm with our special mud kitchen equipment.
All day: Mud art
Use mud to paint, shape and create your own pieces of wetland art.
All day: Brilliant beaks
Get up close to the fascinating beaks of our wetland birds and see how some are adapted to sift through the mud.
10.30-11.00 Nest building
Learn how birds use mud to make their nest by building your own.
11.30-12.30 Make a Mud tree guardian
Create your own forest guardian using natural materials.
14.30-15.30 Seed bomb making
Make seed bombs out of earth and wildflower seeds to decorate a green space for the coming spring.
We will also have mud and spoon races, wormery displays and more!
FAQs
What is Mudfest?
Mudfest is a week-long celebration of all things muddy, wild, and wonderful. Held during February half term, it’s packed with hands-on activities that let kids (and grown-ups!) explore, create, and play in nature’s messiest playground.
What should we wear?
Waterproofs, wellies, and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy. But DON'T WORRY! Our activities are carefully designed so that children (and adults!) can join in without getting overly messy if you’d prefer to stay clean. Messy fun is optional, not compulsory!
Will there be clean-up facilities?
There will be handwashing facilities available after any activities that involve getting muddy, with sinks conveniently located right outside the Mud Kitchen.
