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New gallery exhibition now on display until January 2027

New gallery exhibition now on display until January 2027

Head to the Cheng-Kim Loke Gallery in the Visitor Centre to see the new artwork.

11 October 2026

Free Admission on our 80th birthday

Free Admission on our 80th birthday

To mark our 80th anniversary we are offering free entry to visitors on 10 November 2026

9 October 2026

October's Feathered Feature: Northern Pintail

October's Feathered Feature: Northern Pintail

Each month, we'll be taking a deep dive into the world of one of the birds you might find at WWT Slimbridge — either in our Living Collection, or on the Reserve. Learn more about this month's fascinating spotlight species.

1 October 2026

A summary of summer on the WWT Slimbridge reserve

A summary of summer on the WWT Slimbridge reserve

Cranes, corn bunting and common blues...

16 September 2026

Apply to trade at our festive indoor marketplace

Apply to trade at our festive indoor marketplace

The all-new destination for artisanal Christmas shopping whatever the weather.

2 September 2026

September's Feathered Feature: Bronze-Winged Duck

September's Feathered Feature: Bronze-Winged Duck

Each month, we'll be taking a deep dive into the world of one of the birds you might find at WWT Slimbridge — either in our Living Collection, or on the Reserve. Learn more about this month's fascinating spotlight species.

1 September 2026

Greater flamingo on the River Severn

Greater flamingo on the River Severn

Photo: Tanya Grigg / WWT A juvenile greater flamingo has been sighted on the River Severn close to WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre. Identified by her green ring ‘LHH’, the young female flamingo belongs to Birdland Park and Gardens, in Bourton-on-t

5 August 2026

August's Feathered Feature: Common Tern

August's Feathered Feature: Common Tern

Each month, we'll be taking a deep dive into the world of one of the birds you might find at WWT Slimbridge — either in our Living Collection, or on the Reserve. Learn more about this month's fascinating spotlight species.

1 August 2026

The eagle has landed!

The eagle has landed!

Come face-to-face with our white-tailed eagle sculpture

30 July 2026

WWT saltmarsh samphire now on the menu in the Kingfisher Café

WWT saltmarsh samphire now on the menu in the Kingfisher Café

Try some marsh samphire handpicked at WWT Steart Marshes this summer.

27 July 2026

Learn about Sir Peter Scott's remarkable home

Learn about Sir Peter Scott's remarkable home

This may look like a very ordinary building, but it has a fascinating history as the birthplace of modern conservation.

17 July 2026

New exhibiton: Lizzie Tucker and Cosy Corner Print

New exhibiton: Lizzie Tucker and Cosy Corner Print

Head to the Cheng-Kim Loke Gallery in the Visitor Centre to see the new artwork.

13 July 2026

Experience our new zipline

Experience our new zipline

Calling all adventurers! Come and check out our new zipline in the Riverlife play area.

3 July 2026

Summer Walkway now open!

Summer Walkway now open!

The wait is over... Come and explore the farthest reaches of the WWT Slimbridge reserve this summer.

1 July 2026

July's Feathered Feature: Black-Necked Grebe

July's Feathered Feature: Black-Necked Grebe

Each month, we'll be taking a deep dive into the world of one of the birds you might find at WWT Slimbridge — either in our Living Collection, or on the Reserve. Learn more about this month's fascinating spotlight species.

30 June 2026