Slimbridge news
Alder Walk—a new mindful haven of wetland woodland
Using recycled materials the Grounds team have transformed a previously underused native wet woodland into a mindfulness haven. The focal point of ‘Alder Walk’ is a passageway of Alder Trees, a species which thrive in wetlands. The project had sustai
21 April 2026
Nene goslings have hatched at WWT Slimbridge
Meet the new family in Mission Possible
14 April 2026
Record number of Cranes bred in UK in 2025
The total Crane population is now believed to be around 250!
3 April 2026
Experience WWT Slimbridge through sound with The Cotswold Listener
Take an accessible audio tour of the site with Grounds Manager Chris Rixton.
18 March 2026
Award season 2026 is here!
We're delighted to have been shortlisted for multiple awards already, and we'd be so grateful if you could support us with your votes.
9 March 2026
Slimbridge Learning Team achieves recognition for high quality educational visits
We are delighted to announce that the WWT Slimbridge Learning Zone has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge
29 January 2026
Bewick's swan, Galina, spotted in the UK for the first time after 20 years
The arrival of a 20-year-old Bewick’s swan at WWT Slimbridge shows how protected wetlands across Europe are helping migratory birds adapt to climate change.
19 January 2026
Looking to boost your mood this winter? WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre has the answer.
Read more about WWT's research on wetlands and wellbeing, and how to get the most out of your visit to a wetland no matter the season.
8 December 2025
Bewick's Blog: Winter 2025/26
Follow the migratory Bewick's swans as they come and go at Slimbridge Wetland Centre this season.
27 November 2025
Remembering Sam the Otter
We’re deeply saddened to share that our beloved Asian small-clawed otter, Sam, passed away yesterday (Sunday 23 November).
24 November 2025
We brought home gold & silver from the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards 2025!
We're so proud to have won the highly coveted Gold Award for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year.
21 November 2025
The Bewick's are back
The first Bewick's touched down early on Sunday 16 November, hailing the start of winter.
17 November 2025
We've won a VisitEngland Gold Accolade for 2025!
We're delighted to announce we've won the highest quality award available to visitor attractions in England.
12 November 2025
Step into a world of wonder this half-term
This October half-term we're inviting families to discover two brand new experiences, celebrating the mood-boosting superpower of wetlands.
16 September 2025
Early bird tickets for NEW lantern experience
A brand new Mystical Marsh Lantern Experience is coming to WWT Slimbridge this Halloween.
14 August 2025