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Slimbridge becomes an official Learning Destination for The Children’s University

Slimbridge becomes an official Learning Destination for The Children’s University

Slimbridge Wetland Centre have become an official Learning Destination for The Children’s University – encouraging children to keep learning when they’re outside the classroom. The Children’s University is a national charity that works with school

3 January 2019

Unexpected otter cubs at Slimbridge Wetland Centre this winter

Unexpected otter cubs at Slimbridge Wetland Centre this winter

Slimbridge Wetland Centre has this week discovered two surprisingly young wild otter cubs living on the northern part of the nature reserve. Eurasian otters usually breed in the spring but this pair have chosen to breed later in the year with the cubs bei

19 December 2018

Slimbridge pelicans named by local school

Slimbridge pelicans named by local school

Slimbridge’s pelicans are no longer without names thanks to the efforts of pupils at a nearby primary. For the past year, staff have struggled to come up with names to fit the bill for the quirky pair so approached local schools to ask the nest generat

31 October 2018

Mobile changing facility ‘Mobiloo’ is returning this autumn

Mobile changing facility ‘Mobiloo’ is returning this autumn

We are delighted to welcome back a Mobiloo vehicle on site to provide a mobile toilet and changing facility for visitors with disabilities on set days this summer and autumn. Mobiloo provides all the amenities to support people with a variety of toileting

27 July 2018

LEGO® workshops galore throughout the summer at WWT Slimbridge

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

Hop to WWT Slimbridge in the Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail

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!

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

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

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

WWT Slimbridge Springs to Life this Half Term!

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!

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

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

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

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!

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