London Wetland Centre
From Londonbirders
Some background information from the WWT can be found here WWTBackground.
London Wetland Centre, The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London, SW13 9WT Map:[1]
T: 020 8409 4400 e: [2] Website:[3]
The award winning London Wetland Centre is the first project of its kind in the world - more than 40 hectares of created wetlands in the heart of a capital city. In February of 2002 the centre was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), supporting nationally important numbers of Gadwall and Shoveler duck. Opened in May 2000, the London Wetland Centre offers hundreds of thousands of visitors the chance to see rare and beautiful wetland wildlife just a stone's throw from central London.
Every WWT centre is different. In total, over 4,000 acres are managed by WWT, including seven Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI's), five Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and six Ramsar sites.
Other WWT Centres » Arundel, Caerlaverock, Castle Espie,Wetlands Centre Wales, Martin Mere, Slimbridge, Washington, Welney
London Wetland Centre opening times Winter 9.30am to 5.00pm (last admission 4pm) Summer 9.30am to 6.00pm (last admission 5pm)
Late night opening every Thursday from 5 May until 15 September. Half price admission from 6pm, last entry 8pm. WWT members can bring two guests for free on these evenings.
Christmas opening times Early Closing on 24th December (last admissions 2pm). Closed 25th Dec only, otherwise centre open as normal throughout the Christmas and New Year period including 1st January.
Admission Prices until 31st March 2006 Adult £6.75, Senior Citizen £5.50, Child £4.00, Family Ticket £17.50. From April 1st 2006 Adult £7.25, Child £4.50, Senior Citizen £6.00, Family Ticket £18.50
Car parking Although there is ample free car parking at the London Wetland Centre for all visitors, we recommend that people adopt the more environmentally-friendly option of arriving by public transport wherever possible. Parking bays for Orange Badge Holders and motorcycles are situated close to the centre. Coach parking is also free but must be booked in advance.
Bicycles 50 secure bike cages are available - please provide your own lock/chain to secure the door.
Dogs Please note that dogs are not allowed in WWT Centres except guide dogs.
London Wetland Centre Events Autumn - Winter 2005
Tuesdays and Thursdays during term time 1st January - 31st December Wetland Workouts
Every Sunday from 16 October 05 – Sunday 30 April 06 Sunday Carvery - 3 courses for £16.95. Booking essential
Saturday 12 November - Tuesday 12 January 2006 Darren Rees Exhibition
Saturday 17 December - Sunday 8 January Chilling Out for Winter - Children's Christmas holiday activities
Monday 26 December - Monday 2 January Winter Watch. Booking essential
Sunday 8 January 2006 Winter Wildlife Walk for Members. Booking essential
Wednesday 18 and Saturday 21 January Digiscoping Explained - January 2006. Booking essential
Saturday 14 & Sunday 22 January Introduction to Birdwatching - January 2006. Booking essential
Saturday 21 January Wild London - Lunchtime Lecture
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 January World Wetlands Day Weekend
Thursday 2 Feb World Wetlands Day
Saturday 11 – Sun 19 February The Wonder of Wings - Children's Half Term Activities
Saturday 18 February Introduction to Birdwatching - February. Booking essential
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 February Digiscoping Explained - February. Booking essential
Saturday 18 March Freshwater Invertebrates Course. Booking essential
Admission and Directions
Directions to the reserve can be found here WWTBackground and a map here :[4]
