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Congratulations to Anna, Winner of The Parents' Directory Poetry Competition
Congratulations to Anna, who has win the Poetry Competition!
30 November 2019
2 for 1 entry next week, thanks to National Lottery Players!
Get up close to stunning wetland wildlife thanks to The National Lottery with our celebratory 2 for 1 ticket offer.
22 November 2019
Become a Wildlife Presenter with the BBC Autumnwatch Experience
Have you ever wanted to be a wildlife presenter? Do you want to share your love of wildlife with the world? Now's the time to find out, at the BBC Autumnwatch Experience at WWT London Wetland Centre!
23 September 2019
Managing our Reserve: summer
Find out what the reserve team is up to this month to keep the site in top condition.
15 July 2019
Learn why wetlands are amazing in our revamped Discovery Centre
There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained in our new Discovery Centre. The fun and informative interactive play zone is the perfect place to spend a rainy (or sunny!) day.
11 July 2019
It’s lights, camera, action at the brand new Springwatch Experience at WWT London Wetland Centre this May
This May sees the launch of a unique wildlife experience at London Wetland Centre, where visitors can try their hand at becoming a Springwatch Wildlife presenter.
30 April 2019
Have a splashing time February half term at the London Puddle Jumping Championships
Children of all ages are encouraged to grab their wellies to see if they can complete our Puddle Jumping obstacle course!
12 February 2019
Festive Christmas Fun
Join us for some festive Christmas fun at London Wetland Centre this December. We have lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy! Children will be thrilled to hop aboard for a festive husky sleigh ride through the beautiful wetland scenery or take
15 November 2018
Go on a Wild Walk at WWT London Wetland Centre
Get closer to wetlands and wildlife at WWT London Wetland Centre with the opening of the new Wild Walk! The Wild Walk has been designed to transform the way we look at the natural world by offering a view from the different perspective. The experience ta
15 November 2018
New Men’s Shed at WWT London Wetland Centre
A man’s safe space is often his shed: So WWT London Wetland Centre, in partnership with the Barnes Community Association, will soon be hosting a “Men’s Shed” for the benefit of men across Barnes. The aim is to tackle the isolation men can feel at
15 November 2018
Get your summer off to a wild start with Dusty's Wildlife Rangers!
This summer bring your kids to WWT London Wetland Centre so they can enjoy the excitement of becoming a Wildlife Ranger! Children of all ages can join Dusty Duck, pick up their very own log book and collect stickers for each exciting activity they comple
21 July 2017
Come and visit a zoo with a difference this half term
Come and visit our Grass Animal Zoo this May half term, from Saturday 27 May until Sunday 4 June. The display includes a bear and giraffe, a hippo and a camel. Discover which of the eight animals live in wetlands and which of them can go for days witho
23 May 2017
Easter Giant Duck Hunt
Some of our ducklings are missing. Join in the GIANT Easter duck hunt to help us find them! Spring is a wonderful time to visit WWT London Wetland Centre as new life is bursting out all around with babies, bugs and buds in abundance. But some of our d
19 March 2017
Our amazing giant LEGO® brick animals are back
Amazing giant LEGO® brick animals at WWT London Wetland Centre Saturday 17 December to Saturday 28 January Escape the festive frenzy with a visit to see our giant LEGO brick animals in the magical setting of this award winning nature reserve. This winter
12 December 2016
Meet Santa, enjoy a husky sleigh ride and donkey rides for children!
WWT London Wetland Centre Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 December Get into the festive mood at WWT London Wetland Centre’s wonderful winter weekend! Children will be thrilled to hop aboard for a husky sleigh ride, visit Santa in his magical grotto or enjoy a d
21 November 2016