New bus service launching this summer, with access to WWT Slimbridge. Find out more.
Slimbridge news
How farmers can help restore the curlew
On Thursday 10 June Slimbridge featured on Kate Humble's 'Escape to the Farm' on Channel 5 at 8pm. In this episode Senior Reserve Warden, Martin McGill, talked all about the curlew and how farmers can help support these wonderful waders.
2 June 2021
A spotlight on otters for World Otter Day – 26 May
World Otter Day is celebrated across the globe every year and was founded by the International Otter Survival Fund. The day helps raise awareness of the dangers faced by these wonderful creatures and to educate people on how to help protect their natural
25 May 2021
Wildlife at Slimbridge
For many of us, spotting wildlife is a key part of a visit to WWT Slimbridge.
9 April 2021
Slimbridge Volunteering - Online Open Days
Join us online to find out more about Slimbridge Wetland Centre and the various volunteering opportunities we have on offer. We’re running online open days on various dates throughout March and April 2021.
15 March 2021
Storm Darcy forces Bewick's swans to make a rare migratory U-turn
A flock of Bewick’s swans which had begun their epic migration from Slimbridge Wetland Centre to the Arctic tundra turned back to avoid the latest ‘Beast from the East’.
12 February 2021
Bewick's swans update
Despite the centre being closed, find out which Bewick's swans have been spotted on site this winter at Slimbridge.
11 January 2021
Santa is returning to Slimbridge
Our annual 'Santa's Coming to Slimbridge' event is returning on select dates from 12 December.
9 November 2020
First Bewick’s swans return to Slimbridge!
Although Slimbridge Wetland Centre is closed - due to the latest four week lockdown, we have swanderful news! The first Bewick’s swans arrived yesterday (5 November 2020).
6 November 2020
Fall for nature’s spectacle at WWT Slimbridge this autumn
Just as wetlands offer sanctuary to thousands of animals over the colder months, they also make the perfect place to safely escape the everyday and appreciate one of nature’s greatest shows - autumn.
6 October 2020
Reserve News - Eel Surveys
Last week a team from Bournemouth University’s Global Environmental Solutions were continuing work on the reserve to help us better understand our population of European Eels.
6 September 2020
Slimbridge featured on Great British Rivers
Slimbridge featured on 'Great British Rivers: Then and Now' on Channel 5 Select on Tuesday 17 March.
23 March 2020
An update from our Reserve team
Behind the scenes, our work continues. Although you may not be able to visit our wetland centres for now, over the coming weeks we will keep them virtually accessible to you via our website and social media feeds.
23 March 2020
Vote for us! Slimbridge nominated for the So Glos Awards 2020
We're delighted to have been shortlisted in the Family Day Out Venue of the Year category in the SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards!
13 March 2020
Meet our new arrival - a Cape Barren gosling!
A Cape Barren chick has hatched at Slimbridge for the first time in six years.
19 February 2020
Volunteer to make a world of difference at Slimbridge Wetland Centre
We are looking to recruit volunteers within visitor facing roles to help support our visitor experience team.
31 January 2020