News
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
WWT thanks players of People’s Postcode Lottery for over £4.8 Million of support for wetlands
Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have now raised over £4.8 million in support of WWT’s work since 2014. In 2022, WWT received an incredible £1 million thanks to funds raised by players, which was awarded by Postcode Planet Trust, one of 20 Postcode Trusts managed by People’s Postcode Lottery.
13 January 2023
‘Lucy Lapwing’ is announced as WWT’s latest ambassador
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust has appointed the naturalist, birding expert and self-confessed ‘nature nerd’, Lucy Hodson aka ‘Lucy Lapwing’ as a new ambassador.
11 January 2023
WWT welcomes Government decision that will put mini wetlands in towns and cities across England
In a long fought for decision, the UK Government will implement key legislation requiring new developments in England to include mini wetlands such as rain gardens and ponds to help prevent flooding of people’s homes and businesses.
10 January 2023
A Bewick's Blog: Winter 22/23
As the Bewick's swans arrive at Slimbridge this winter, we'll be keeping you updated on the individuals on site this season.
29 December 2022
WWT secures funding to help promote Natural Flood Management in the Thames Valley
Flood prone communities in the Thames River catchment as well as local wildlife are set to benefit from £1.5 million funding allocated from the Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee for natural flood management projects, facilitated by WWT expertise.
21 December 2022
Snow brings Bewick’s swanfall to Slimbridge
With snow and frost came the annual ‘swanfall’ at Slimbridge, with large numbers of Bewick’s swans arriving.
20 December 2022