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WWT London Wetland Centre is 42 hectares of beautiful lakes, pools and lagoons bringing wildlife to the heart of our capital city.
To find such an amazing habitat so close to central London is unique and this combination of beautiful surroundings and central location (Zone 2) makes it the ideal venue for private functions and corporate events.
The centre has a number of unique rooms and facilities available for hire. You can view large pictures of a selection of our rooms and of our nature reserve at the bottom of the page.
Weddings and civil partnerships
WWT London Wetland Centre can now hold civil partnership and marriage ceremonies. Venues approved for ceremonies are the Observatory and Wetland Living (in the Waterlife area of the reserve).
The Observatory can host a maximum of 110 guests, while Wetland Living is able to accomodate 42.
If you would like to hold your wedding and/or reception at the London Wetland Centre, please enquire at 020 8409 4400 or functions.london@wwt.org.uk.
Water's edge room
The Water's Edge room is a light and spacious room, ideal for wedding receptions, anniversaries, conferences and meetings.
It offers beautiful views across the lakes and pools of the London Wetland Centre and the room opens out onto a wooden decked balcony providing an additional area for your guests to relax.
There is seating capacity for up to 150 delegates theatre style and 110 guests for a dinner and reception.
| Room style | Theatre | Boardroom | Cabaret | Reception | Dinner/Dance | Buffet lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 150 | 50 | 110 | 200 | 110 | 120 |
Meeting room
A light and quiet room suitable for workshops, presentations and meetings, with a large boardroom table able to seat 22 people.
TV and video facilities, overhead projectors and flip charts are all included in the cost of hiring this room.
| Room style | Boardroom | Cabaret | Reception | Dinner/Dance | Buffet lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 22 |
Observatory
This beautiful split level, heated observatory is perfect for drinks receptions. The large 20m x 8m viewing window allows panoramic views across the reserve, where guests can watch a host of wildlife dropping in to rest and feed, while enjoying a drink themselves.
The observatory is also a wonderful location to refresh your mind during a lunch break.
| Room style | Boardroom | Cabaret | Reception | Dinner/Dance | Buffet lunch (standing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 180 | 150 |
Tower
An intimate, informal room, ideal for up to 25 people. The room features a beautiful wildlife mural depicting birds that can be seen on the reserve, from the Tower's high vantage point.
This room also benefits from natural daylight (although it does not have black-out blinds for presentations).
| Room style | Boardroom | Cabaret | Reception | Dinner/Dance | Buffet lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 25 |
Theatre
A state of the art theatre with seating for 80 people. Three large cinema screens are ideal for PowerPoint presentations, corporate videos or films, while a central podium with microphone, live Web access and advanced video equipment offers finger-tip control for the speaker.
| Room layout | Theatre | Boardroom | Cabaret | Reception (in foyer) | Dinner/Dance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 | 80 |
Wetland Living
Where else in London can you have a drinks reception or a wedding ceremony surrounded by beautiful wetlands and birds? Wetland Living is a quaint and intimate venue with a thatched roof and white washed walls providing you the perfect location for your event. Licensed for wedding ceremonies the building has a capacity of 42 people seated or 60 people standing.
Team building events
Morning meeting with afternoon activities
Get out of the office, onto your feet and exhale...come and explore our beautiful wetlands. From guided tours and working parties to treasure hunts, this is as inspiring as it gets!
Sense & Sustainability
We have teamed up with bespoke events company Events Matter to offer a unique team building event "Sense and Sustainability" that addresses global warming and encourages businesses and staff to think about how they can contribute to mitigating the problem.
Parties
Children's Birthday Parties
WWT London Wetland Centre is an ideal venue for children's birthday parties. Children can enjoy a unique party full of fun and fascination in the great outdoors. We provide an hour and a half of entertainment with a professional children's explainer.
The party price includes entry fees, party invite, the entertainment, a goody bag and our special party invitations. We can also provide a birthday picnic in our amazing Mongolian Yurt or in the Tower following the activities. Please phone 020 8409 4400 for more information, or email info.london@wwt.org.uk.
Catering
The highly acclaimed catering is organised in-house for your convenience with a selection of highly appetizing menus. From formal dinner gatherings to 'working lunches' the London Wetland Centre can offer a quality and style to suit every occasion.
Additional services
Additional extras such as decorations, floral displays, musicians, butler service, theatre technician and speakers can easily be referred or provided for at an extra cost.
Complimentary services
Your guests will enjoy a number of complimentary services at the Centre including free on-site car parking and a guided tour of the reserve for guests interested in the centre's wildlife. Whether your planned event is simple or elaborate, you will benefit from the personal and helpful service from all of our staff, ensuring your special event will be a huge success.
Contact us
To further information please contact our functions team.
Telephone: 020 8409 4400 or email: functions.london@wwt.org.uk
By holding your event at the London Wetland Centre you are directly supporting the conservation work of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust.
If you are travelling to or from the centre by taxi we encourage you to use the taxi company Green Tomato Cars. This company uses a fleet of the most viable environmentally friendly cars and offers the service at competitive rates. For more information please see their website www.greentomatocars.com or call 020 8568 002.
Photo credit (top right & below): Nicole Griffin
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