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WWT | 80 and onwards

Join us to celebrate 80 years of WWT Slimbridge

Free admission and an inspiring programme of events to mark this milestone

In 1946, on the banks of the River Severn in Gloucestershire, Sir Peter Scott founded WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre.

Covering over 800 acres of internationally important wetlands, WWT Slimbridge now welcomes over 250,000 visitors a year and is a driving force for wetland conservation in the UK and beyond.

To mark this anniversary, WWT Slimbridge is hosting a series of events throughout its birthday week to celebrate the past, present and future of wetland conservation. The wetland centre is also offering free entry to visitors on 10 November 2026.

The online allocation of free admission tickets has now sold out. An allocation of free tickets will be available, on a first come first served basis, at admissions on Tue 10 November.

Scott House Museum Open Days

Scott House Museum Open Days

Find out about the extraordinary life of Sir Peter Scott and the place he called home

10 - 15 November
A Walk Through Time: 1946 to 2026

A Walk Through Time: 1946 to 2026

Learn about the history of WWT Slimbridge on a guided walk

10 - 15 November
Heritage Afternoon Tea

Heritage Afternoon Tea

Discover objects from the archives and enjoy afternoon tea overlooking the Rushy

10 - 15 November
A black and white image of Sir Peter Scott and Queen Elizabeth II, with a crowd of people at WWT Slimbridge. Hawaiian geese are walking amongst the crowd.

80 years of WWT

Learn about the past, present and future of WWT, and find out about the incredible people who make our work possible.

80 years and onwards

We are WWT, the wetland charity.

In a world full of challenges, we're on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their power. Because when wetlands thrive, so do we.