Name: WWT London Wetland Centre
Rating: 5.0

WWT London Wetland Centre

WWT London Wetland Centre, London, UK

1-90 Years

Paid

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Description

WWT London Wetland Centre is a 100-acre nature haven in Barnes, offering a peaceful and wildlife-rich escape from busy London life. It’s home to lakes, pools, meadows, and gardens filled with wetland animals and birds. This unique site is perfect for families, nature lovers, and anyone looking for a calm, outdoor adventure.

Visitors can meet rare ducks, geese, and otters, enjoy pond dipping and wildlife spotting, or explore play zones and scenic gardens. Seasonal events like the Dragonfly Festival add extra fun with trails, storytelling, and hands-on workshops. There’s something new to discover in every season.

Ticket prices range from £16.29–£18.10 for adults and £10.58–£11.75 for juniors, with family tickets from £45.81–£50.90. Children under 3 go free.

With free parking, picnic areas, a café, and beautiful open spaces, the centre is ideal for a relaxing day outdoors. It’s not just a green space—it’s a living wetland experience that brings you closer to nature in the heart of London .

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Meet the animals: Discover some of the most eye-catching ducks and geese from around the globe - plus a couple of otters - on a stroll through Wetlands of the World. Each season brings its star species and spectacles to London Wetland Centre.
Adventure play: Whether you’re darting around like a dragonfly, messing in the mud like a water vole, splashing in the water like a flamingo, or building dens like an otter, the adventure play zones invite creativity, exercise and fun at every turn.
Discover wildlife: The lakes, pools and gardens are home to a huge variety of wildlife, including birds, dragonflies, damselflies, bats, mammals, lizards and more. Wildlife is everywhere, so keep your eyes peeled and ears open for sights and sounds along every pathway!\
Pond dipping: Pond dipping is a fun way to meet the incredible insects and awesome amphibians who call our humble ponds home. From dragonfly nymphs to back-stroking beetles – discover the magnificent wetland creatures living just below the surface,
Meadows and gardens: The sustainable gardens at London Wetland Centre are not only beautiful, but they are also inspiring. Stroll among them to enjoy the bright swathes of colour the plants and shrubs create as they bloom from spring to autumn.
Dragonfly festival: WWT London Wetland Centre’s Dragonfly Festival runs from 21 June to 22 September with trails, splash play, workshops, and storytelling included in admission. Special activities include Dragonfly Electronics on 30 July, pottery workshop on 20 August, and Outdoor Macro Photography Exhibition from 21 June - 22 September.

Facilities

Food & Drinks: They have a selection of hot and cold food and drinks for you to enjoy and fuel your wetland adventure. The café opens at 10:00am. Hot food (lunch service) from 11:30am to 3:00pm.
Parking: There is free parking for visitors.
Picnic areas: There are plenty of spaces and tables with benches for people to enjoy a picnic around the play areas.
Chargepoints: 4 public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints in place, available to visitors at a charge of 35p/kWH, to cover electricity costs.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: £16.29 to £18.10
Junior (3-17): £10.58 to £11.75
Family (2 adults & 2 children): £45.81 to £50.90
Concession (65+, full time student or unemployed): £14.81 to £16.45
Children (under 3): Free

(All prices are without donation, prices including donation might be slightly higher)

Pricing URL: https://tickets.wwt.org.uk/event-tickets/28293/?catID=27780&branches.branchID=332

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

The London Wetland Centre offers a unique setting for a variety of private functions. They have a variety of rooms available for private functions; our light, spacious rooms provide a ‘rural’ setting but with the convenience of a capital location. Their services, such as catering, can be tailor-made to suit your requirements.

Your guests will enjoy a number of complimentary services at the Centre including free on-site car parking. Whether your planned event is simple or elaborate, you will benefit from the personal and helpful service from all of our staff, ensuring your special event will be a huge success.

For further information visit the website.

Open 7 days a week, 364 days a year—opening times vary throughout the year. (Closed on Christmas Day)

April - October: 10:00am to 5:30pm
November - March: 10:00am to 4:30pm

Address: WWT London Wetland Centre, London, UK

Post Code: SW13 9WT

Council: London

County: Greater London

By bus: The following buses pass through Barnes:

33 Fulwell Station – Lonsdale Road
209 Mortlake Bus Station – Lonsdale Road
419 George Street – Norley Vale
485 Lonsdale Road – The Wetlands Centre
533 Hammersmith Bus Station – Lonsdale Road
969 Gladstone Avenue Whitton – Roehampton Vale/ Asda
849 Wimbledon – The Wetlands Centre (this service only runs during Roehampton University term times)

By Car: The centre is located just off the main A306. The postcode is SW13 9WT. There is free parking for visitors.

By Train: There are two train stations which are an approximate 20 minute walk to the London Wetland Centre: Barnes and Barnes Bridge. Barnes station is expecting to become a step free access station from the beginning of 2024.

By foot or bike: The London Wetland Centre is situated on Sustrans Cycle Route 4, which includes access from the River Thames towpath.