Name: WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Rating: 5.0

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Newgrounds Ln, Gloucester GL2 7BT, United Kingdom

1-90 Years

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WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre is a nature reserve and visitor attraction located in the Severn Estuary, offering a unique mix of wetland wildlife and interactive experiences. The site is open year-round and is perfect for families, wildlife lovers, and nature explorers of all ages. It features diverse habitats across over 300 hectares of reserve.

Visitors can enjoy exciting activities such as the Canoe Safari, adventure play zones, and pond dipping. There’s also the Living Wetland Theatre with interactive bird shows, and the historic Scott House Museum. Explore the summer walkway, wild safaris, and multiple bird hides for nature observation.

Ticket prices start at £17.06 for adults and £11.25 for juniors online (without Gift Aid), with free entry for children under 3. Gate prices are slightly higher.

WWT Slimbridge provides a memorable day out filled with learning and fun, blending education with conservation. With beautiful landscapes, rare bird species, and hands-on activities, it’s a must-visit for nature enthusiasts. Whether you’re staying overnight or just visiting for the day, the experience is both relaxing and inspiring.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Adventure play: Let your imagination run (or fly) wild in our adventure play spaces, where nature and fun go hand in hand. From jumping over lily pad trampolines and splashing in water streams to climbing through log tunnels and scaling the summit of our towering climbing frames, there’s something for explorers from pre-school to teenagers to enjoy.
Canoe Safari: A canoe safari is an adventurous way to explore the winding waterways of our wetland centre and discover areas you can’t reach on foot. As you glide past reed beds and beneath overhanging tree branches, keep your eyes peeled for dazzling dragonflies skimming across the water’s surface – as well as other wetland wildlife like kingfishers, otters and herons.
Summer Walkway: Slimbridge is home to over 300 hectares of wild wetland nature reserve with spectacular views of the Severn Estuary. Our internationally important natural intertidal saltmarsh gives way to wet grasslands and shallow lakes and ponds which are a haven for wildlife.
Pond dipping: Pond dipping is a fun way to meet the incredible insects and awesome amphibians who call our humble ponds home. From spiky dragonfly nymphs and slippery newts to back-stroking beetles and graceful water boatmen, you’ll come face to face with all kinds of weird and wonderful wetland creatures.
Scott House Museum: Take a step back in time as you enter Sir Peter Scott’s home where he championed the cause of worldwide wildlife conservation through growing the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and set up the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Living Wetland Theatre: Welcome to the 360 seat open air Living Wetland Theatre where you can watch birds flying overhead and discover how each bird is adapted to the wetlands they live in. Sit back and relax and watch one of our films or interactive live demonstrations hosted by our specialist team as they uncover the science behind wetland conservation.
Nature reserve: Outside the fox proof fence lies a wild area of land managed by Slimbridge’s wardens. This huge area encompasses the grasslands to the shores of the Severn estuary and is a haven for wildlife. The reserve provides shelter and food for flocks of swans, geese and ducks in the winter and is an ideal breeding ground for waders in the summer months.
Wild Safaris: Adventure into the wild with our Reserve Wardens and Volunteers, splash through ditches and trundle along the sea wall. Discover UK wildlife at its best and to go behind-the-scenes for access to the Reserve that you wouldn’t normally get to see!

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Food & Drinks: They have a selection of hot and cold food, snacks, drinks and ice cream available for you to enjoy with us and fuel your wetland adventure.
Parking: Free parking with 6 electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints.
Picnic areas: there are picnic tables and kiosks where you can buy lighter bites and drinks conveniently located at the play areas.
Baby changing: There are 6 accessible toilets across the site with a fully equipped Changing Places toilet.
Accommodation: Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the wild with a stay at WWT Slimbridge. If you’re searching for a unique place to stay in the Cotswolds, look no further. Whether you want a luxury retreat in Sir Peter Scott’s historic home or a back-to-nature digital escape in a shepherd’s hut, they’ve got the perfect getaway for you. Learn more

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Online prices (Without Gift Aid)

Adult: £17.06
Junior (3-17 years): £11.25
Concession (65+ and full-time student): £15.26
Children (under 3 years): FREE

Gate prices (Without Gift Aid)

Adult: £18.95
Junior (3-17 years): £12.50
Concession (65+ and full-time student): £16.95
Children (under 3 years): FREE

Pricing URL: https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/plan-your-visit/tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Centre is open 7 days a week, 364 days a year (except Christmas Day)

From the last Sunday in October - January: 9.30am – 4.30pm
February & March: 9.30am – 5pm
April – October: 9.30am – 5.30pm

Address: Newgrounds Ln, Gloucester GL2 7BT, United Kingdom

Post Code: GL2 7BT

Council: Stroud

County: Gloucestershire

By Bus: The nearest bus stop served by public buses to WWT Slimbridge is on the main A38 at the top of the village, where the no. 65 bus service from Gloucester-Dursley stops frequently. The timetable for the 65 bus can be found on the Stagecoach website. It is a 2.1 mile walk from the 65 bus stop to WWT Slimbridge, down through the village and along the lane. There is pavement through the main areas of the village, and then you have to walk along the road, or you can follow a public footpath through fields for part of the walk.
By Car: Slimbridge Wetland Centre is conveniently located near to the M5 between Gloucester and Bristol. Exit at either junctions 13 or 14 and follow our brown duck signs. We have a large free car park. Coaches are also very welcome, with parking available close to the Visitor Centre and toilets.
By Train: The nearest train station is Cam & Dursley, which is 3.4 miles away, and is on the Bristol to Gloucester train line.
By foot or bike: Centre is located on the Sustrans route, number 41. Free bike racks are situated outside the centre. Please bring your own lock.