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Dragonfly festival At Welney 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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Festival Line-up

Events and activities you can enjoy throughout summer

    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.

    Book online

    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.

    Head to the festival hub page

    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.