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Flourishing Floodplains project celebrates project successes
The Severn and Avon Vales were once a large, connected mosaic of floodplain meadows, marshes and small wetlands teeming with life. Sadly, over 88% of this habitat has been lost or has reduced biodiversity. But, as floodplains across the Severn and Avon Vale reawaken this spring, a ground-breaking landscape-scale project to promote their ecological health is concluding.
31 March 2023
Slimbridge wins double Silver at South West Tourism Awards
We are delighted to have won two Silver Awards for Accessible & Inclusive Tourism and Large Visitor Attraction at the South West Tourism Awards.
24 March 2023
Canoe Safari Warden's Coracle Fundraiser for WWT
Canoe Safari Warden, Jayne Kirkham, will coracle 60 miles down the River Severn in April to raise money for WWT.
10 March 2023
Wild Isles – UK Wildlife gets the Sir David Attenborough treatment!
A new Sir David Attenborough wildlife series hits our small screens in ultra-high definition this Sunday evening (BBC One at 7pm). Some of the UK’s most iconic wetland wildlife will feature including the high speed life of the Kingfisher in episode 1.
10 March 2023
Slimbridge opens new Changing Places Toilet
We are excited to share that we have opened a new Changing Places Toilet. This new essential facility has been built from grant funding provided by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities in association with Muscular Dystrophy UK and wit
6 March 2023
Biodiversity Net Gain: As new rules for developers that could help wetlands are introduced, Sarah Fowler addresses key conference
2nd March saw WWT Chief Executive Sarah Fowler speak alongside a panel of experts on new rules requiring developers to leave biodiversity in a better state than they found it that could help boost wetland nature.
3 March 2023
Spectacular spring at Slimbridge
Escape the everyday this season and enjoy an outdoor adventure for everyone.
2 March 2023
Meet Reserve Manager and VisitEngland Tourism Superstar Finalist, Dave Paynter
WWT Slimbridge Reserve Manager, Dave Paynter, is shortlisted in VisitEngland’s annual Tourism Superstar Awards.
23 February 2023
Protecting the world’s wetlands – milestone lead shot ban comes into force
Following years of campaigning by WWT, Birdlife and other international partners, it is now illegal to use lead gunshot in and around wetlands in all 27 EU countries as well as Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein.
15 February 2023
New Welly Boot Land now open!
We are delighted to open our exciting, redeveloped, Welly Boot Land play area, in time for February Half Term.
10 February 2023
Local youth groups inspire Gloucester city shoppers with flourishing floodplain art installation
A local conservation project, Flourishing Floodplains, has introduced young people in Gloucester to the wonder of their local wetlands and brought them together with a local artist to co-create a vibrant art installation celebrating floodplain meadows.
9 February 2023
The Big Hideout
Hideout with the experts to experience winter wildlife this February Half Term at Slimbridge.
8 February 2023
Reserve Manager, Dave Paynter, shortlisted in VisitEngland's annual Tourism Superstar Awards
WWT Slimbridge Reserve Manager, Dave Paynter, is shortlisted in VisitEngland’s annual Tourism Superstar Awards.
6 February 2023
WWT unveils blue recovery vision with World Wetlands Day mural
A spectacular 3D mural showcasing the vital importance of wetlands has been unveiled in Bristol today to celebrate World Wetlands Day, held on 2 February every year.
2 February 2023
Fun for all the family this February
From our exciting redeveloped Welly Boot Land to The Big Hideout, plan your family day out in nature.
25 January 2023