Slimbridge news
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
South West Puddle Jumping Championships at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
13th – 21st February 2016 February Half-Term A child puddle jumping by Nick-Brooks Children of all ages are being encouraged to get out into the fresh air and have fun jumping in puddles this February half term, wi
12 January 2016
WWT Slimbridge helps Women’s Institutes Celebrate their Centenary Year
WWT Slimbridge, a mere youngster at only 69 years old, is celebrating Women’s Institutes (WI) great achievement of reaching the grand old age of 100 by giving them a birthday treat - a great group day out at Slimbridge at a reduced admission price, inc
27 November 2015
Otters react to new home
Our otters have had their home refurbished. We caught up with keeper John Crooks and the cheeky trio Flo, Minnie and Haha to hear more about the work and to see if they liked the results! The work was carried out to service and improve the water filtratio
24 November 2015
Enjoy a Spooktacular Halloween at WWT Slimbridge
Fiendish fun is in store for little explorers during October half term at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre. The Slimbridge Spooktacular (October 22 to November 1) includes all the fun of a normal day out at Slimbridge with lots of extra Halloween-themed act
19 October 2015
First African Comb ducklings at WWT Slimbridge in 20 years
Bird experts are celebrating 12 very special ducklings which have been bred at WWT Slimbridge for the first time in 20 years. There are low numbers of African Comb ducks in collections across the UK so staff at the wetland centre in
2 September 2015
Top of the blocks! Lottie the otter clear favourite in WWT Slimbridge’s LEGO brick trail
An early leader has emerged in a public vote for the favourite character in WWT Slimbridge’s LEGO brick animal trail. Lottie the Otter has received around four times the votes of the next most popular character, making it very unlikely that anyone will
19 August 2015