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Wetland Wonderland

A charming new Christmas tradition at WWT Slimbridge

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There's joy and laughter around the wetlands this Christmas.

Join us for a charming new family experience for 2026 - Wetland Wonderland at WWT Slimbridge.

Listen to Waterlily the elf's story in her enchanting library before setting off to find the characters from the story around the wetlands, spotting festive cracker jokes and wow-facts along the way with the help of your Little Book of Joy. Then, head to Cuddle the elf's workshop to make a willow star tree-topper to take home.

Afterwards, warm up at the indoor festive market with hot food, local artisan stalls and live music from the choir in the Swan Café.

Dates

Every Saturday and Sunday in December until Christmas, plus Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd.

Tickets

Included in admission to WWT Slimbridge and free for WWT members.

Admission tickets from £17.91 per adult and £11.84 per child. Under 3s go free.

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Add on a tasty treat to your day with marshmallow toasting by the fire. £3.50 per s'more kit, available to purchase in advance with admission or on the day from the Kingfisher Cafe. Vegan and gluten-free option available.

Festive indoor marketplace

Festive indoor marketplace

Feel the festive magic whatever the weather at our indoor Christmas market

5 - 23 December
Storytime, trail and crafts

Storytime, trail and crafts

Join Waterlily the elf for a magical story-led experience in wetland nature

5 - 23 December
Santa's Grotto

Santa's Grotto

Meet Santa in his wetland wonderland grotto and receive a very special gift

5 - 23 December

Christmas in a wildlife paradise

  • Encounter wetland wildlife

    In winter, thousands of migratory wild birds return to the reserve. See them from our cosy hides.

  • Learn about the real-life Bewick's swans

    Listen to a family-friendly swan talk and see the swans after their incredible 3,500km migration from Russian Arctic breeding grounds to the UK. Peng Observatory, daily, 3pm.

  • Go on a Scott House Museum Tour

    Celebrate 80 years of WWT Slimbridge with a free visit to the Scott family home, largely unchanged since 1953.

  • Meet the otter from the story

    Learn about Asian small-clawed otters like Lottie at the daily feeds. Meet at the Otter Pool at 11.30am or 3pm daily.

  • See a Duck Decoy demonstration

    Witness the historic practice of catching wild ducks with the help of a specially trained dog. Every Saturday at 2pm. Find out more.

  • Head to a Toad Hall talk

    Discover fascinating facts about amphibians like Gribbit the frog. Daily, 12pm.

    Off the M5 and into the story...

    Wetland Wonderland at WWT Slimbridge is just a 25 minute drive from the M5 junctions 13 and 14, with a large, free car park with electric vehicle charging points. We're just a few miles from Cam & Dursley Rail station too, and can be reached via the bookable Robin bus.

    • 30 minutes from Gloucester
    • 40 minutes from Bristol
    • 50 minutes from Newport
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    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.