WWT London Wetland Centre
A 100-acre nature reserve in Barnes built on four disused Victorian reservoirs, with observation hides, wetland habitats, water birds and Asian short-clawed otters.
- Park
- Price: ££ · Mid-range
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Did you know
Its Pelican Creek area houses what WWT describes as the UK's only flock of Australian pelicans.
Local tip
Book online by midnight the day before for 10% off (adult £17.10 online when checked). Open daily 10am-4.30pm with last admission at 3.30pm, and parking is free once you register your number plate on the admissions tablets.
Finding it
- Address
- London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, London SW13 9WT
- Nearest station
- Barnes (National Rail), 1440 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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