WWT London Wetland Centre

 
The WWT London Wetland Centre is the best urban site in Europe to watch wildlife and an international award winning attraction. One of nine UK wetland centres managed by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, this 43 hectare reserve is an example of sustainable development on a grand scale. Four disused concrete reservoirs were transformed through careful landscaping and recycling of materials into a haven for wildlife and people, which opened to the public in May 2000.

Located on the banks of the River Thames in Barnes, the centre is home to rare and beautiful wildlife including Bitterns, Kingfishers and a colony of endangered Water Voles. More than 180 bird species, 8 species of Bat, over 500 species of Moth and Butterfly and half of all the UK’s Damselfly and Dragonfly species are recorded each year. There are thriving populations of Common Lizard, Grass Snake and Slow-worm and amphibians including Common Toad, Frog and Newt.


The wildlife changes constantly with the seasons and there is always something new to see. There are 6 wildlife viewing hides, including a 3-storey tower with panoramic views of the reserve, a discovery centre and Explore adventure area for children, a lakeside café, gift shop, optics shop and Planet Water film theatre.

The centre is open 7 days a week from 9.30am to 6pm (last admissions 5pm)

CONTACT:
WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, London SW13 9WT
T 020 8409 4400     
W www.wwt.org.uk/London