Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Visit Slimbridge wetland centre

Be awestruck this autumn

Experience nature’s wonder

Step into autumn’s most spectacular show, full of awe-inspiring nature, uplifting moments and sensational seasonal beauty.

Duck Decoy

Come and witness the historic practice of catching wild ducks in our Duck Decoy

Scott House Museum

Step back in time at Scott House Museum and learn all about WWT's founder

Wild bird feeds

Experience this fantastic winter spectacle from the comfort of the Peng Observatory

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Santa smiles into the camera with a mug of warm drink in his hands.

Breakfast with Santa

Come along and see Santa in his grotto then head to our festive Kingfisher Kitchen for a full English breakfast.

Upcoming events

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Explore our events to really make the most of your visit.

Christmas Gift Tags Calligraphy

16 November

Mosaic Bauble Making for Two

7 December

Festive Wreath and Table Centrepiece Workshop

14 December

Breakfast with Santa

14 - 23 December

Latest news

Bewick's Blog: Winter 2024/2025

4 November 2024

'Estuary Shoreline' - coming soon!

24 October 2024

First ever Halloween Light Trail

1 October 2024

Can you crack the code this summer?

9 July 2024

We are WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife.

We’re on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their powers. With your support, through visiting, membership and donation, we will help nature back to life.

Thank you.

Widemouth arrives!

On this cold and frosty morning, we were delighted to see the return of Slimbridge regular Widemouth! Widemouth has wintered at Slimbridge every year since her first visit here in the 1999/2000 winter but she was ominously absent last year. Exactly where

5 January 2017