London Wetland Centre, Barnes

WWT London Wetland Centre is a wetland reserve managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. An urban oasis for wildlife, with wading birds, ducks and otters. A lovely place to go, with or without kids. Find out about WWT’s conservation work and the birds they are helping to save from extinction. Enjoy the lakes, ponds and gardens, café and play areas.

Images above: Birds at the London Wetland Centre

The centre is usually open all year round, all 365 days of the year. There are daily activities, such as feedng the otters, organised walks and talks and lots of children’s activities in the school holidays.

Opening hours

1st September – 30th October
9.30am to 5.00pm

31st October – 31st December
9.30am to 4.00pm (closed Christmas Day)

1st January – 31st January
9.30am to 4:30pm

Book tickets on the Wetland Centre website.
wwt.org.uk

For the WWT’s festive lights display, Illuminature, see here.