| Mothering Sunday Carvery: 14th March 2010
Treat your mum to a memorable Mothers’ Day with a delicious three course lunch at the centre’s spectacular Water’s Edge Room, overlooking the reserve. Lunch includes entry to the centre, a gift for mum and a glass of wine for all adults. Booking is essential, call 020 8409 4400 to book your table.
29 May – 6 June
WWT London Wetland Centre celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2010. Come and meet the secret stars of the reserve close up – birds of prey, otters, bats and hedgehogs to name a few! Visit the centre to see the abundant wildlife and the extent of a decade of changes at this old reservoir site. There will be a full programme of celebrations taking place on 29 May – 6 June with daily activities, animal displays, walks, talks and events centred on the centre’s wildlife inhabitants. The celebrations will focus on events to suit all ages; check http://www.wwt.org.uk/london for details nearer the time.
By appointment
Luxury birdwatching
Looking for a unique present for someone? Fancy improving your own bird watching skills? Then why not book a 1-2-1 session with your own personal bird watching trainer? Packages tailored to your exact requirements, from one hour to full day sessions. First hour costs £45, second hour £25 and any subsequent hours at £20. Call for details.
Children’s birthday parties
For children aged 5 years to 12 years. Please call 020 8409 4400 for information or see ‘Venue hire’ section of http://www.wwt.org.uk/london .
Every day
Free guided tours: 11 am & 2 pm
Learn how the centre was created and gain an insight into the sort of wildlife that lives at the centre (free on payment of entry to the centre).
Feed the birds: 3pm
Join our wardens as they feed the beautiful and endangered birds in World Wetlands.
Love London Recycled Sculpture Show (until 4 April)
See how talented artists have transformed every day waste into innovative and inspiring sculptures.
Every weekend
12 noon
Walk with a warden
Meet some of the species of wildfowl that WWT has helped to save and learn about its ongoing conservation work.
Tuesday - Saturday
Guide in the hide (in the Peacock Tower): 11.00am – 1pm
Join one of WWT’s experienced birdwatchers who will be on hand to point out unusual species and answer any questions you may have.
Tuesday and Thursday
Pushbabies: 9.30 am – 10.30 am
Fitness for new mums looking to get back into shape in a fun and sociable environment with a qualified instructor (bring your baby in the buggy).
£6 per session (£4 for members) price includes admission into the centre.
Weekends and school holidays
Children’s activities (daily during weekends and school holidays)
Every weekend and all through the school holidays the London Wetland Centre is a hive of activity for our young visitors. With a packed programme of events each day you can discover the centre’s amazing wildlife and learn weird and wonderful facts with the education team’s regular pond dips, wildlife walks, arts & crafts and trails. See below for special events throughout the year. Check wwt.org.uk/London regularly for up to date information.
March
20 March
Introduction to bird watching
This practical introductory course will help you identify different birds and to understand more about them. An expert warden will guide you around the wildlife reserve. The course will focus on birds currently on site, their plumage, calls and behaviour. You’ll get tips on how to watch birds including how to behave, what to listen out for, and the differences between key species. The walk lasts for an hour and a half, followed by breakfast in our café. 9.30am -11.00am. £20. Price includes breakfast. Booking is essential; call 020 8409 4400, maximum 10 people. Bring your own binoculars/telescope where possible. Price does not include admission to the centre.
13 and 21 March
Wildlife walk with an expert: 2pm
Tour the wildlife reserve for an hour with one of the centre’s experts and find out about seasonal birds and other wildlife. Learn how the wildlife reserve is managed in order to attract a rich diversity of species. Supported by the City Bridge Trust.
20, 21, 27 and 28 March
Easter Egg watch
Join an Egg Watch to follow the progress of the eggs with a talk by an expert warden, see the ducklings growing INSIDE the shells using special egg candling techniques and learn about the development of ducklings. Visitors can come back in April to see the chicks hatch and take their first wobbly steps. Dates and times are dependent on when our ducks start laying! Check website for details nearer the time.
WWT London Wetland Centre
Queen Elizabeth's Wlak
Barnes
London SW13 9WT Directions For more information visit: http://www.wwt.org.uk/London |
