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Please note: Estuary Tower lift is currently out of order and Sloane Tower lift is limited to travel between 1st & 2nd floors. Our otters are currently not viewable from their main exhibit due to maintenance on the boardwalk, but can still be seen from their house. Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.

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Reserve Manager, Dave Paynter, shortlisted in VisitEngland's annual Tourism Superstar Awards

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
Fun for all the family this February

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
A Bewick's Blog: Winter 22/23

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
Snow brings Bewick’s swanfall to Slimbridge

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
WWT Slimbridge wins Gold and Silver at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards 2022

WWT Slimbridge wins Gold and Silver at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards 2022

WWT Slimbridge is delighted to have won gold for the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year and silver for the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award.On 1st December, more than fifty finalists from tourism businesses across Bristol, Bath, Somerset and the w

2 December 2022
Autumn Wildlife Highlights

Autumn Wildlife Highlights

Each season brings star species to Slimbridge. Here are a few you may spot on your autumn visits to our reserve.

11 November 2022
Birthday Bewick’s! The first Bewick’s swans arrive on our 76th Birthday

Birthday Bewick’s! The first Bewick’s swans arrive on our 76th Birthday

The first pair of Bewick’s swans arrived at Slimbridge early on Thursday 10th November, which also marked WWT’s 76th anniversary.

11 November 2022
Slimbridge wins VisitEngland Gold Accolade

Slimbridge wins VisitEngland Gold Accolade

Slimbridge has been awarded a VisitEngland Gold Accolade for 2021-2022, the highest quality award available to attractions in England.

24 October 2022
Peter Scott and the Birth of Modern Conservation

Peter Scott and the Birth of Modern Conservation

Peter Scott was a remarkable man who led an extraordinary life.

11 October 2022
Hamza Yassin comes to Slimbridge for 'The Cotswolds & Beyond with Pam Ayres'

Hamza Yassin comes to Slimbridge for 'The Cotswolds & Beyond with Pam Ayres'

On Friday 14 October, Slimbridge featured on 'The Cotswolds & Beyond with Pam Ayres'.

11 October 2022
Explore an eek!citing interactive trail during October half term

Explore an eek!citing interactive trail during October half term

Explore the eek!citing and mysterious world of wetland nature

10 October 2022
Exciting new developments coming to Slimbridge

Exciting new developments coming to Slimbridge

Over autumn 2022, you will see some new developments coming to Slimbridge and some building works happening across the grounds.

15 September 2022
My Slimbridge autumn escape

My Slimbridge autumn escape

Restore your wellbeing in our wetlands this autumn.

12 September 2022
Slimbridge volunteer honoured as ‘hero’ in international award

Slimbridge volunteer honoured as ‘hero’ in international award

Slimbridge volunteer, Phil Copeland, has been honoured for their outstanding contribution in a special new award.

1 September 2022
Most successful year for cranes!

Most successful year for cranes!

We have had our most successful year on the reserve for the number of common crane pairs nesting, chicks who have hatched and juveniles which have fledged.

1 September 2022