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LEGO® workshops galore throughout the summer at WWT Slimbridge
For the ultimate LEGO® animal experience this summer we are offering LEGO® building workshops alongside our newly launched Giant LEGO® Brick Animal Trail, on weekends and daily throughout the summer holidays. Inspired by the 2018 Trail LEGO® brick w
24 July 2018
Rearing Damselflies - a successful first for WWT Slimbridge!
As part of our ground-breaking new Slimbridge2020 project HLF project, we will be exhibiting invertebrates and other wetland species including many of our native dragonflies and damselflies. Over the last few months, we have begun putting this into action
18 July 2018
Hop to WWT Slimbridge in the Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail
IMAGE: Sarah Vonthron-Laver with her family and 'Haring Through the Seasons' WWT Slimbridge is super hare-cited to be sponsoring the beautiful creation that is ‘Haring Through the Seasons’ as part of The Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail currently taking pl
3 July 2018
Giant LEGO® Brick Animal Trail returns to Slimbridge!
From the 7th of July until the 23rd of September the popular Giant LEGO® Brick Animal Trail is heading to WWT Slimbridge, inspired by species from across the WWT sites in a new exciting trail featuring brand new life-size animal characters. A recent LEGO
20 June 2018
Capture WWT Slimbridge mindfully in unique Photography Workshop
After the success of the first ‘Mindful Photography in Nature’ workshop at WWT Slimbridge, photographer Ruth Davey of Look Again is running a second upcoming workshop on Wednesday 20th June, with either a morning or afternoon session available, lastin
13 June 2018
Changing facility ‘Mobiloo’ is coming to Slimbridge
Throughout this summer and autumn Slimbridge Wetland Centre is pleased to be bringing a Mobiloo vehicle on-site, on allocated days, to provide even more inclusive visitor access. Mobiloo provides all the amenities to support visitors with a variety of toi
11 June 2018
Restoration of a century-old duck decoy begins
Work will this week begin on the Duck Decoy, as part of the HLF funded Slimbridge 2020 project, so we’ve taken a look back at the history of the structure that was instrumental in Sir Peter Scott’s journey from wildfowler to pioneering conservationist.
14 May 2018
WWT Slimbridge Springs to Life this Half Term!
This May half term, the team at WWT Slimbridge will once again be showcasing the best that the season has to offer with their Spring to Life event. Between Saturday 26 May and Sunday 3 June visitors can enjoy close encounters with nature’s new-borns, vi
26 April 2018
WWT Slimbridge Needs Your Vote!
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in two categories for the 2018 So Glos Lifestyle Awards, decided by public vote. This is the first ever So Glos Lifestyle Awards in their 10 years as Gloucestershire’s leading lifestyle media.
6 April 2018
Easter Fun at Slimbridge with Return of GIANT Duck Hunt
It’s Easter once again and it’s not just ducklings we’re looking forward to welcoming at WWT Slimbridge. A gaggle of GIANT yellow ducks have dropped in on the centre, hidden from sight of our Rangers. And we need YOUR help to find them all with your
9 March 2018
WWT Slimbridge Triumphs again, Winning Gold Accolade for Second Year Running
Slimbridge Wetland Centre has been awarded a VisitEngland Gold Accolade, the highest quality award available to British attractions for a second year running. The accolade is only awarded to a small percentage of venues each year as part of the Visitor At
23 February 2018
Make a Splash at Dusty’s Puddle Jumping Championships
February Half Term 2018, Sat 10 – Sun 18 February This February half term, children of all ages are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and join in our puddle jumping championships being held every day from 10th – 18th February at WWT
31 January 2018
Festive Family Fun at WWT Slimbridge!
This Christmas WWT Slimbridge will be inviting visitors to kick-start the festive season with a host of festive fun. The whole family can sit down to enjoy a seasonal theatre show, tuck in to a hearty breakfast or delightful afternoon tea with Santa and t
6 December 2017
This December get up close to stunning wetland wildlife at WWT Slimbridge thanks to The National Lottery!
From 11 to 15 December 2017 WWT Slimbridge wetland centre is offering 2 for 1 admission to National Lottery players to say thanks for the over £10 million WWT has received from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) over the past 20 years. Players just have to
1 December 2017
Swan lake! The first Bewick’s swan has finally landed at WWT Slimbridge
WWT Slimbridge is guaranteed to turn white every winter – not with snow, but with the ivory coloured feathers of the famed Bewick’s swan. The bird so iconic to Slimbridge has kept staff and volunteers on the edge of their seats; the late autumn weathe
8 November 2017