What are the opening hours?

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

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London Wildlife Trust nature reserve

Opened in 2017, Walthamstow Wetlands is Europe's largest urban wetland nature reserve - located just 15 minutes from central London.

29/10/2026

Is it too early to talk about Christmas? 👀🎅

We don’t think so! Santa is coming to Walthamstow Wetlands, bringing festive fun for the whole family. Join us for a magical show filled with Christmas cheer and meet Santa himself. 🛷

🎭 Enjoy a 45 minute show with professional actors
🎅 Meet Santa in person
🎁 Every child takes home a special gift

🎟️ Ready to get into the festive spirit? Book your tickets now via the link below and make some magical memories with us this Christmas!

Book here: https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/events/2026-12-05-winter-wetlands

29/10/2026

Is it too early to talk about Christmas? 👀🎅

We don’t think so! Santa is coming to Walthamstow Wetlands, bringing festive fun for the whole family. Join us for a magical show filled with Christmas cheer and meet Santa himself. 🛷

🎭 Enjoy a 45 minute show with professional actors
🎅 Meet Santa in person
🎁 Every child takes home a special gift

🎟️ Ready to get into the festive spirit? Book your tickets now via the link in our bio and make some magical memories with us this Christmas!

25/10/2026

Due to high winds, Wonderful Wildlife Weekend is cancelled today, Sunday 25th October.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

24/10/2026

Make your visit to Santa extra special with a little festive treat on us! Get a free mince pie and hot chocolate with every ticket when you book by 29th October. It’s a limited-time offer, so don’t miss out! 🎅

Santa is coming to Walthamstow Wetlands, and he can’t wait to meet you! Join us for Winter at the Wetlands, a festive show filled with wildlife, whimsy, and Christmas memories, plus a face to face meeting with Santa himself.🛷

🎟️ Book your ticket via the link below make some magical memories this Christmas.
https://ow.ly/SfS15100rmc

18/10/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE: 10% OFF SALE ENDS TOMORROW! 🎟️🎄

Santa is coming to Walthamstow Wetlands, and he can’t wait to meet you! Join us for Winter at the Wetlands, a Christmas production packed with wildlife discoveries, games and memories to be made, plus a face-to-face meeting with Santa himself. 🛷✨

⏰ Hurry! Save 10% on tickets until 12pm on 19 October.

🔎 Book now via the link below
https://ow.ly/OwpY50ZYrhv

London Borough of Waltham Forest

15/10/2026

🚨 TOP SECRET: your Christmas Mission Awaits! 🎄🦉

Santa needs your help, and he's calling on nature's greatest navigators!

This December, join us at Walthamstow Wetlands for Operation Redwing, an interactive Christmas adventure packed with wildlife discoveries, games and challenges! 🛷✨

🎟️ EARLY BIRD ALERT! Get 10% off Winter at the Wetlands tickets until 12pm on 19th October!

No discount code needed, your discount will be applied automatically.

🔎 Ready to accept your mission? Book now: https://ow.ly/LaEp50ZWMCu

London Borough of Waltham Forest

14/10/2026

Last chance to have your say! The Draft London Plan consultation closes at 5pm tomorrow, Thursday 15th October.⏰

What do you want the future of London to look like?

A city where nature has the space and protection it needs to thrive, and where everyone has fair and equal access to green spaces?

The Draft London Plan will help shape London’s development through to 2050, and your voice can help ensure nature is a priority.

There’s still time to help shape a greener, wilder London.
Have your say before the deadline 👇
https://ow.ly/wiMb50ZXv55

02/10/2026

50% OFF the first 200 tickets! With code Redwing26🎟️

Experience Winter at the Wetlands for half price with our opening offer! Use code Redwing26 - but be quick! 🎄

This Christmas, join Norm and Nesbit, The Navigators, on Operation Redwing: a wild family adventure at Walthamstow Wetlands.

Enter the top-secret hide. Meet nature's superheroes. Help design Santa's ultimate Super Sleigh.

Then meet Santa himself, hear him tell the story about the clever squirrel who once saved Christmas Eve, and take home a gift to remember the day.

It’s a rare mix of Christmas magic and wildlife discoveries found nowhere else in London.

📅 5th–23rd December 2026
📍 Walthamstow Wetlands - just 15 minutes from Central London
⏰ 45-minute interactive show with professional actors
🎁 Every child takes home a special gift

Plus, every ticket helps support London Wildlife Trust’s work caring for London’s wild spaces.

🎟️Book now via the link below
https://ow.ly/5eUa50ZTXl2

London Borough of Waltham Forest Complete Works

30/09/2026

There’s plenty to get stuck into this October 🍂🍄

From hedgehog walks to our citizen science workshops join our friendly team at the wetlands for a wild month!

Find your next event via the link below 👇
https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/events/autumn

24/09/2026

Good news! 🌿 The 1–2–3 path at Walthamstow Wetlands has now reopened to visitors.

The 4–5 path remains closed for now. Thank you for your patience while these essential works have taken place 💚

LB Waltham Forest

24/09/2026

There’s always something happening at Walthamstow Wetlands 🌿

Explore inspiring exhibitions, look to the skies at one of our stargazing events, get closer to London’s wildlife, or try something completely new.

From art and nature to talks, workshops and family-friendly activities, there’s plenty to discover throughout the season.

Find out what’s coming up and book via the link below👇
https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/events/autumn

LB Waltham Forest

09/09/2026

Autumn is arriving at Walthamstow Wetlands 🍂🌿

There’s plenty to get stuck into this September, from bat walks after dark to our Green Careers Showcase and lots more in between.

Which event is going in your diary? 👀

Take a look at what’s coming up and book via the link below👇
https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/

London Borough of Waltham Forest

02/09/2026

September at Walthamstow Wetlands is looking pretty wild 🌿🍂

From evening bat walks to our Green Careers Showcase, there’s plenty happening this month to help you get outdoors, learn something new and make the most of the start of autumn.

What will you be joining us for? 👀
https://ow.ly/xO2v50ZHBgW

Explore all our upcoming events via the link in our below

LB Waltham Forest

26/08/2026

Our Green Careers Showcase is back this September and tickets are now available!
Aged 16-30?* Love nature? Keen to kickstart your green career?

Join us for the FREE Green Careers Showcase
📅 Date: Thursday 17th September
⏰ Time: 2:00PM- 7:00PM
📍 Location: Walthamstow Wetlands

🙋‍♀️Who can come: *This event is aimed at supporting school leavers and those early in their careers. We estimate this ranges between 16-30 year olds but we encourage anyone who might find the event beneficial to join us.

What to expect
• Meet employers from organisations working in the green sector
• Find out about training, apprenticeship and job opportunities
• Hear from inspirational speakers about their careers
• Try practical, hands-on workshops
• Get CV, application and interview advice

Book your tickets via the link below👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-careers-showcase-2026-tickets-1996088022007?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Royal Parks
Maydencroft Manor
Kew Gardens
Natural England
Investec
ZSL
Queen Mary University of London
BTO British Trust for Ornithology
Canal & River Trust Angling
FSC Epping Forest

22/08/2026

Exciting news from Walthamstow Wetlands!

Last weekend, the Ringing Group tagged a nightingale during one of their bird ringing sessions - an amazing record for the Wetlands!

Nightingales are much-loved summer migrant birds, known for their beautiful, melodious song, but sadly their numbers are declining in the UK.

Although nightingales do breed further up the Lee Valley, this is the first sighting sighting at the Wetlands for 20 years, making this a particularly exciting record!

Bird ringing is a method used to study bird populations by capturing, marking, and releasing birds. This data provides valuable insights into population size and distribution, migration patterns, survival rates, habitat use and breeding success. By collecting and analysing bird ringing data, scientists can better understand bird ecology and inform conservation efforts.

London Borough of Waltham Forest Thames Water

19/08/2026

Important notice!

Due to a Thames Water power cut, the Engine House at Walthamstow Wetlands is closed today, Wednesday 19th August. The main path from the Engine House to the Coppermill Tower remains open as usual.

Thank you for your understanding.

05/08/2026

There’s plenty to discover at Walthamstow Wetlands this summer! 🌿

Look to the skies with Stow Stargazers, join Senior Reserves Officer Amy for a guided tour, and explore even more events celebrating wildlife, nature and this special London reserve.

Book your place via the link below👇
https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/events/summer

LB Waltham Forest

Address

2 Forest Road
London
N179NH

Opening Hours

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

Website

https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/nature-reserves/walthamstow-wetlands

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