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Monday 9:30am - 4:30am Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30am Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30am Thursday 9:30am - 4:30am Friday 9:30am - 4:30am Saturday 9:30am - 4:30am Sunday 9:30am - 4:30am

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WWT London Wetland Centre is a wildlife haven in the heart of London. Enjoy hands-on workshops, wildlife talks, and family-friendly events all year round.
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Discover thousands of species, explore wetlands, and learn about conservation and sustainability. WWT London Wetland Centre is a wildlife haven in the heart of London, open all year. Explore our stunning wetlands, home to thousands of species, and learn about our vital conservation work protecting nature and promoting sustainability. Perfect for family days out, nature lovers, and bird watchers, we offer hands-on workshops, wildlife talks, and fun events for all ages. Discover the power of wetlands and join us in protecting our planet's precious wildlife.

02/11/2026

Swipe 👉 to see what’s happening at this November.

Discover plenty of things to do, from our first-ever Home Educators Day to our popular Wetland Wellbeing Workshops.

And of course, our daily otter talks and Friday Froglets continue throughout the month too!

Our pelican talks and walkthrough are taking a break until March, but you can still catch a great view of them from the viewing platform!

31/10/2026

Star of the Month: Episode 10 ⭐️

Just in time for the end of October, our grounds and living collection manager Calvin is back with this month’s Star of the Month, introducing you to some very special residents: our Chinese crocodile lizards!

Meet 白术 Báizhú (male), 北斗 Běidǒu (the bigger, lighter-coloured female) and 胡桃 Hú Táo (the darker female). 🦎

Did you know these fascinating reptiles are the first ever reptiles to be part of WWT’s living collection?

But why a reptile at a wetland centre? Wetlands are complex, interconnected ecosystems that support far more than just birds and mammals. By showcasing reptiles, we’re able to introduce our visitors to another side of wetland wildlife and highlight the importance of protecting the habitats that support these incredible animals.

Listen to Calvin’s fabulous facts and discover more about these extraordinary lizards!

Happy Halloween! 👻

31/10/2026

A very special Halloween treat on the wetlands today! 🎃

We've spotted a Dartford warbler on our Wader Scrape, feeding alongside a whinchat. This is a particularly exciting sighting, as these secretive little birds can be notoriously difficult to spot, often keeping themselves hidden among tall vegetation.

Dartford warblers feed on insects, making areas of dense vegetation an important habitat for them. They're also known for their distinctive, harsh alarm call when disturbed!

We've only recorded Dartford warblers at the centre once before, when two were spotted back in 2022, making today's sighting all the more special.

A Halloween treat of the wildlife kind! 😍

28/10/2026

Rain at last! 🌧️💧

Our Rain Garden is looking even more beautiful with a little help from the weather.

Now this is what it was made for!

24/10/2026

Step into the SUPER Natural this October half term

🪄 Weave a willow wand
🧪 Mix a marshland potion
🍄 Go on a marshland fungi hunt
🧚 Craft a fairy mushroom ring

Plus, join Head Explorers for a spellbinding theatre adventure, carve a pumpkin for our otters, go on a cryptid hunt, create your own clay wetland creature, try pond dipping and enjoy sensory storytelling!

A scare-free adventure is waiting for you this autumn at WWT London, running for one week only, from 24 October – 1 November.

Pick up your free SUPER Natural logbook on arrival - can you find, spot, draw and discover it all?

Don’t miss the magic.🍂

23/10/2026

Fungi Friday is back! 🍄

It’s been a little while since our last Fungi Friday, as we’ve been waiting for fungi season to return. But with autumn bringing the perfect conditions for fungi to pop up around the wetlands, it was time to head out on a fungi foray!

Last Friday, we explored the wetlands to see what we could find, and these are some of the fascinating fungi we spotted along the way.

Would you like to join a Friday Fungi Foray? Let us know in the comments 😊

📸 Photos by Georgina Blackwell and Magdalena Howitt.

21/10/2026

Three Chinese crocodile lizards. One very competitive lunchtime.

Happy National Reptile Awareness Day! 🦎💚

As the first reptiles ever exhibited at WWT, these three are pretty special. And if there’s one thing we’ve learnt about them so far, it’s that worms are serious business! 👀

20/10/2026

Another exciting spot this week! 👀 Yesterday, a Merlin was spotted flying over the wetlands, heading south-east. These small falcons are always a special sight to see passing through the site!

19/10/2026

Our first Garganey of the year has been spotted! 🦆

One of the rarest ducks we see at the wetlands, we’re usually lucky to spot one a year.

This female was spotted on the Wader Scrape from the Peacock Hide this morning. A lovely autumn surprise 💚

17/10/2026

You’ll be hearing this beautiful sound all around the wetlands! 🎶

The chiffchaff’s song is one of those familiar sounds we love hearing around the reserve, especially at this time of year.

Have you spotted or heard any chiffchaffs around the wetlands yet?

Address

Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes
London
SW139WT

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:30am
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30am
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30am
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30am
Friday	9:30am - 4:30am
Saturday	9:30am - 4:30am
Sunday	9:30am - 4:30am

Telephone

+442084094400

Website

https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/

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