Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)

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World Wetlands
Discover ducks, geese and swans from around the world, including the endangered Laysan Teal and noisy White-faced Whistling ducks (pictured). Photo: Justin de Villeneuve/WWT
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Explore
Fly down a zip wire, scurry through giant water vole tunnels or climb the boulder wall in our special adventure area for children aged 3 - 11 years. Please note that during winter the rain cloud and duck race water exhibits are turned off and Explore closes at 4pm.
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Peacock Tower
Amazing views of the wildlife and the beautiful wetlands are on offer from this 3 storey viewing hide, complete with lift access to all floors. 6 other hides are located at key wildlife watching areas around the reserve.
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Visitor Centre
The modern centre includes a stunning glass viewing Observatory, Planet Water film about wetlands, Discovery Centre with water games for children, specialist in focus optics shop and WWT gift shop.
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Wildside
One of the most beautiful areas of the reserve; a network of ponds and wetland meadows, linked by boardwalks and meandering paths.
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Reedbeds
Bitterns, Cetti's Warbler and Bearded Tits regularly over-winter in our expansive reed beds while Water Rail and Pochard use the cover provided for raising their young.
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Pond Zone
Guided sessions in our raised pond area offer children the chance to discover what lurks beneath the calm surface of the ponds - it's time for The Great Pond Safari.
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Main Lake
Flocks of Shoveler, Gadwall and Wigeon feed on the main lake each winter, while in summer waders such as Redshank and Lapwing nest on the islands. The reed fringes are also a favourite haunt of our wintering Bitterns. Photo: Simon Osborn
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Grazing Marsh
A beautiful summer meadow that is periodically flooded during the winter months to provide rich dabbling and grazing for Wigeon, Shoveler and Teal.
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Water's Edge Restaurant
Serving a delicious selection of hot and cold food, a variety of coffees and chilled drinks, and tempting home-made cakes. From healthy vegetarian salads to hearty meat dishes, all can be enjoyed overlooking the beautiful wetlands.
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A great day out

Located on the banks of the River Thames in Barnes, Southwest London the centre is home to rare and beautiful wildlife including Bitterns, Kingfishers and a colony of endangered Water voles. The spectacular 43 hectare reserve also features:

• Impressive visitor centre with restaurant, gift shop and cinema
• ‘Bird Airport’ viewing observatory and 6 wildlife hides
• Explore adventure area and interactive Discovery Centre for children

Free guided tours and regular events offer an exciting way to learn more about this spectacular 43 hectare wetland haven.

Contact details:
WWT London Wetland Centre
Queen Elizabeth's Walk
Barnes, London
SW13 9WT

T: 020 8409 4400

F: 020 8409 4401

E: info.london@wwt.org.uk