Slimbridge news
Plenty to be chirpy about, Slimbridge survey reveals
Small birds have had a fantastic year, according to our latest year’s ringing at our Constant Effort Site (CES) in the decoy at Slimbridge. WWT volunteers and staff catch and ring passerines (perching birds) throughout spring and summer as part of a nat
26 September 2017
Experience the Spectacle of Severn Waders at Slimbridge this September
WWT Slimbridge are joining forces with shorebird conservation specialists, Wader Quest to celebrate and spread the word of enigmatic wading birds on the River Severn, with the first ever Severn Wader Festival. On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September the exp
9 August 2017
WWT Slimbridge Launches its Summer Movie Competition
As part of Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers, a summer-long event of family activities and adventure, WWT Slimbridge are calling on all budding wildlife documentary-makers to wow them and win £250 worth of prizes. Visitors are being invited to choose between th
25 July 2017
Let the Kids Go Wild this Summer Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers at Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Children of all ages can join Dusty Duck, pick up their very own log book and become real-life wildlife rangers at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre this summer holiday. From Saturday 22 July to Sunday 3 September families can enjoy a full day of discovery an
12 July 2017
Slimbridge Wetland Centre Receives Award for Outstanding Outdoor Learning
Slimbridge Wetland Centre Receives Award for Outstanding Outdoor Learning WWT Slimbridge are celebrating after receiving a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, a national award for centres providing an excellent standard of outdoor education sess
26 June 2017
A Pause for Reflection
A new place of relaxation is underway at WWT Slimbridge. The Garden of Reflection will provide a tranquil place for visitors to sit and remember loved ones, practice mindfulness and immerse themselves in the amazing wetland wildlife that calls WWT Slimbr
26 June 2017
Really Wild Weekend Spring Special at Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May 2017 Get up close to new spring life at Slimbridge Slimbridge Wetland Centre is opening its doors to a fresh spring event celebrating new life, with up close animal encounters for the whole family. Taking place on Satur
5 May 2017
Art, people, wildfowl and you
Mandarin Ducks as wedding presents? Eiders nesting in old car tyres? Humans have always found ways to bring birds into our culture. A new exhibit will explore our ongoing fascination, using arts activities for families. Engagement Officer Ged Cassell and
24 April 2017
Why time outdoors is good for your health
Could your experiences of nature really make you healthier and happier? Ged Cassell finds out how Slimbridge 2020 is exploring the link between wildlife and wellbeing.
22 February 2017
WWT Slimbridge celebrates scooping gold award
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre has been awarded Gold accolade status from the Visit England, Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme. This is a huge national achievement as the accolade is not given lightly and only a small proportion of visitor attractions rece
14 February 2017
South West Puddle Jumping Championships
Make a big Splash this Half Term! This February half term (11th – 19th February), children of all ages are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and join in the puddle jumping championship being held at Slimbridge Wetland Centre This year
17 January 2017
70 Years of WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
We are celebrating 70 years of WWT Slimbridge on Thursday 10th November! WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre was founded on 10th November 1946 by Sir Peter Scott, son of Captain Scott of the Antarctic, who left instructions to Peter’s mother to “make the b
27 October 2016
Peter Scott's home will be opened to the public thanks to National Lottery
The public are set to step inside the home of the ‘patron saint of conservation’ – Sir Peter Scott – for the first time, thanks to an investment of £4.4m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards a £6m Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) project.
2 October 2016
Important travel advice
The autumn closure of the bridge on the A38 coming north from Bristol towards WWT Slimbridge will take place from 1 August - 11 November 2016 Full closure 6 - 15 September 2016 If you are approaching from Bristol you can use junction 13 not 14, as we un
8 September 2016
First peek at new Canoe Kiosk in the Riverlife area
Work has now been completed on a new phased project to improve the catering facilities at WWT Slimbridge. A huge team effort and considerable investment has transformed the former toilets and catering facilities in the Riverlife area. The new Canoe Kiosk
10 August 2016