Evening with the Swans
Experience the beautiful sight and soundscape of hundreds of wild swans on the floodlit Rushy Lake, before enjoying a delicious two course meal in our Kingfisher Kitchen.
This is a truly exceptional event perfect for wildlife lovers. Winter migration brings rare beauties to Slimbridge each year including the enchanting Bewick's swan from the tundra in Arctic Russia.
Dates:
3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31 January
1, 7 & 8 February
Time: 5pm - 8.30pm
Meeting Point: Swan Café
If you're already on site, please make your way to the Swan Café (next to the admissions area upstairs) when the site is closed. If arriving for 5pm, then please enter via admissions.
Our evening commences with a glass of Buck’s Fizz and canapés in the Swan Café, where you can enjoy The Flight of the Swans film.
From 5.30pm you will be guided down to our Peng Observatory where our experienced Reserve Wardens will provide full audio commentary throughout the wild bird feed, describing the impressive journey each species makes to reach Slimbridge, its winter home.
From 6.30pm, following the bird feeding spectacle, guests will head to the Kingfisher Kitchen to enjoy a sumptuous two course meal.
You will be asked to specify your choice of meal options in the booking process so please take a look at the menu before proceeding to book - download the Evening with the Swans 2025 Menu.
For more information, please read our Evening with the Swans FAQs.
A perfect way to start the year with family and friends.
Cost: £39.50 per person.
