Dragonfly festival At Washington Wetland Centre
21 June to 22 September 2025
A summer of dragonfly-themed events and activities
Explore the magical world of dragonflies and dive into a summer full of wondrous new wetland experiences
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Events and activities you can enjoy throughout summer
Dragonfly Safari
Daily
Pick up a spotter sheet and track down these beautiful insects on foot.
Adventure play area
Daily
Clamber, climb and scramble to your heart’s content at our play area
Dragonfly Trail
Daily
Zip, dart and flutter when you follow ‘The Journey of the dragonfly trail’.
Fun whatever the weather
Daily
On a sunny or a soggy day we’ve got you covered.
Outdoor dragonfly games
Daily (19 July - 3 Sept)
Put your skill, speed and agility to the test with our interactive outdoor games.
Ready to visit?
With so many wildlife encounters and inspiring activities, no two visits are the same. A visit also supports our vital work to restore wetlands and their wildlife.
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Leave the comfort zone and experience something a bit different
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Make special memories this summer
Dart down to WWT’s first-ever Dragonfly Festival this summer.
Holidaying at home? Our Dragonfly Festival is taking place in all ten WWT wetland sites across the UK. Find a WWT wetland site near you and discover a dazzling line-up of dragonfly themed activities to keep all the family busy this summer.
Want to know more about these fascinating creatures and their wetland habitats? Explore the magical world of dragonflies and become a dragonfly expert.
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We are WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife.
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.