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Really wild weekends at London Wetland Centre this half term

WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes, south-west London, will be hosting a couple of action-packed weekends over half term as a variety of fascinating animals visit, courtesy of the Exotic Zoo. Marvel at meerkats, be amazed by armadillos, see slithering snakes and learn all about lizards and fascinating giant bugs throughout each of the centre’s … Read more

Record number of sand martins visit London Wetlands

Sand martins are frequent summer visitors to WWT London Wetland Centre and this year have returned from Africa to in higher numbers than ever before. Travelling an astonishing 2,500 miles to get here from their wintering grounds in the Sahel in Africa, the sand martins are now nesting in the artificial nest bank and have … Read more

Grass Animal Zoo at London’s Wetland Centre

WWT London Wetland Centre, set in 105 acres of nature reserve in Barnes, south west London, will host a Grass Animal Zoo over the half term week. The visitor attraction and site of special scientific interest is home to a wide range of wildlife species including birds, water voles, bats and amphibians. From Saturday 28 … Read more

Discover the winter feeding frenzy trail at WWT London Wetland Centre

Winter is one of the best seasons to visit WWT London Wetland Centre as some of the UK’s most attractive birds can be spotted. While it’s easy to spot the ducks in their beautiful plumage, there are also plenty of other birds who spend the winter here – some of which need a little bit … Read more

Enjoy a husky sleigh ride and meet Santa

Get into the festive mood at WWT London Wetland Centre’s wonderful winter weekend on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December. Children will be thrilled to hop aboard for a husky sleigh ride, visit Santa in his magical grotto or, for the first time this year, enjoy a donkey ride. Head over to our northern pine … Read more