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WWT Slimbridge
Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, England · GL2 7BT
Winter brings Bewick's Swans, White-fronted Geese and vast duck and wader gatherings; spring and summer add breeding Avocets, cranes, warblers and rich wetland insects.
Best timeWinter swans · rewarding year-round HabitatsWetland · Severn floodplain
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WWT Slimbridge at a glance
Last checked 9 October 2026.
- Open
- 25 Oct–January 9.30am–4.30pm; February–March closes 5pm; seasonal hours apply.More about open
- Price / parking
- Adult £17.91 advance/£19.90 on day without Gift Aid; WWT members free; parking free.More about price / parking
- Best time
- Winter swans · rewarding year-roundMore about best time
- Dogs
- Pet dogs are not permitted at Slimbridge and must not be left in…More about dogs
- Toilets
- The visitor complex provides the Kingfisher Kitchen, toilets, a…More about toilets
- Step-free
- Main visitor paths are level and hard surfaced, with accessible…More about step-free
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Reserve overview
Slimbridge reserve and habitat
Winter brings Bewick's Swans, White-fronted Geese and vast duck and wader gatherings; spring and summer add breeding Avocets, cranes, warblers and rich wetland insects.
Official information first. Details were reviewed on 9 October 2026.
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Planning your visit to Slimbridge
Conditions change: check the operator and transport notices before travelling.
Slimbridge best time to visit and seasonal birds
January: typically watch Bewick’s Swan from Peng Observatory and White-fronted Goose from Estuary Tower; reserve winter closing controls the end of the day. February: begin with Pintail on the Rushy from Peng Observatory, then compare Wigeon and Teal on the Tack Piece from Robbie Garnett Hide. March: Wigeon and Pintail typically overlap with Avocet; compare Estuary Tower with South Lake Discovery Hide rather than assuming winter swans will stay. April: Avocet and Lapwing are worthwhile from South Lake Discovery Hide and Zeiss Hide. Keep Kingfisher watching within the public hides without searching for its nest. May: give Avocet and Redshank a patient watch from South Lake Discovery Hide and Hogarth Hide. Hobby is a possible addition over the open reserve, not an appointment. June: Crane remains a year-round possibility from Estuary Tower; look for Shoveler and Gadwall on the Rushy and from Kingfisher Hide without approaching breeding birds. July: returning Green Sandpiper can make Martin Smith Hide useful, while Ruff and Black-tailed Godwit warrant a careful South Lake Discovery Hide scan. August: typically compare Ruff and Spotted Redshank on South Lake with Green Sandpiper at the Tack Piece. Cattle Egret is an additional late-summer target from Discovery Hide. September: South Lake Discovery Hide suits Black-tailed Godwit and Spotted Redshank; use the Summer Walkway only while WWT keeps it open for estuary Dunlin and Curlew. October: look for returning White-fronted Goose from Estuary Tower and Teal from Robbie Garnett Hide. In 2026 the last advertised Summer Walkway access is 24 October; it closes from 25 October. November: Bewick’s Swan normally becomes a winter target from Peng Observatory, subject to arrival reports. Estuary Tower offers Golden Plover and Wigeon as well as the wide landscape. December: concentrate on Bewick’s Swan and Pintail from Peng Observatory, then Teal and Water Rail around the Tack Piece from Robbie Garnett Hide. WWT closes on Christmas Day.
Best conditions: Typically a calm, clear interval makes a long estuary scan easier; windy weather favours the sheltered hides. A scope is especially useful for the Dumbles and essential for detailed distant mudflat identification. Light varies between windows, so choose the side with less reflection. The tide affects the estuary, while managed pools may remain productive at other states. These are editorial fieldcraft recommendations.
Slimbridge opening times, entry and facilities
Use WWT Slimbridge, GL2 7BT, following the brown duck signs. Last admission is one hour before closing. Advance online adult admission, bought before midnight the previous day, is £17.91 without Gift Aid or £19.75 with it; on the day it is £19.90 or £21.90. Advance junior admission for ages 3–17 is £11.84 or £13.05, and on-day admission £13.15 or £14.50. Concession and young-adult prices are listed separately on WWT’s booking page. Under-threes and accompanying carers enter free, as do WWT members. There is no visitor parking charge at WWT Slimbridge. Choose the relevant ticket type rather than confusing the optional Gift Aid price with the basic admission charge.
Access times: Reserve: General admission from 9.30am. April–24 October 2026 closes 5.30pm; 25 October–January 4.30pm; February–March 5pm. Christmas Day closed; Christmas Eve closes 3pm. · Hides: General visitors use hides during centre hours; some seasonal routes and hides close separately. Check the sightings notice for daily restrictions. · Car park: Visitor parking is for a centre visit; independent dawn opening was not verified. Do not plan overnight parking. · Dawn access: no. Operator opening information.
Slimbridge trails, hides and visit length
The wild reserve is viewed from a network of hides beyond the collection areas. South Lake provides a useful introduction to ducks and waders; the Rushy and Peng Observatory focus attention on winter wildfowl, while the Estuary Tower gives a broad view towards the Severn and Dumbles. Kingfisher Hide adds another habitat and a winter feeder watch. Choose routes for the wild birds rather than treating every indoor attraction as part of a birding circuit. For a two-hour visit, start at South Lake, then choose the Rushy and Peng area or the Estuary Tower according to the season and current sightings. Leave time to settle at each window. In winter, a long wildfowl watch often adds more than a hurried transfer between several hides; in summer, South Lake’s changing margins can hold the interest. For a full day, combine South Lake and the Rushy with the Estuary Tower, Tack Piece views and a longer walk towards Zeiss and Kingfisher hides. Take a centre break between circuits, then return to a productive hide after the light or birds’ position changes. The seasonal Summer Walkway, when open, adds views from Goose House, the Severn platform and Pillbox; its extension over the seawall towards Mid Point is a different access proposition from the accessible section. These are editorial time plans, not new marked trails. Read the day’s route signs and use WWT’s sightings to choose the most useful wild-reserve stops. Do not assume the Summer Walkway is available year-round.
Where to watch at Slimbridge
Use the linked reserve map and directions with current access notices. Species are typical seasonal targets. Light and telescope advice reflects our choice of viewpoint.
Peng ObservatoryWinter · Spring · Autumn
Rushy ponds
Indoor observation within centre opening hours.
Winter: Bewick’s Swan, Pintail
Spring: Pintail
Autumn: Bewick’s Swan, Pintail
Light: either. Scope: useful.
Rushy HideWinter · Spring · Summer · Autumn
Rushy ponds and muddy edges
Winter: Shoveler, Snipe, Great White Egret
Spring: Shoveler, Snipe, Great White Egret
Summer: Shoveler, Great White Egret
Autumn: Shoveler, Snipe, Great White Egret
Light: either. Scope: useful.
Martin Smith HideWinter · Spring · Summer · Autumn
Tack Piece pools and wet grassland
Ramp access.
Winter: Teal
Spring: Teal
Summer: Green Sandpiper
Autumn: Teal, Green Sandpiper
Light: either. Scope: useful.
Robbie Garnett HideWinter · Spring · Autumn
Tack Piece
Lower level accessible.
Winter: Wigeon, Water Rail
Spring: Wigeon, Water Rail
Autumn: Wigeon, Water Rail
Light: either. Scope: useful.
Stephen Kirk HideWinter
Tack Piece and wet margins
Winter: Wigeon, Teal
Light: either. Scope: useful.
Willow HideWinter
Reed edge and reserve pools
Wheelchair-accessible hide.
Winter: Teal
Light: either. Scope: useful.
Knott HideWinter · Spring · Summer · Autumn
Reedbed and adjoining wetland
Lower viewing windows accessible.
Winter: Cetti’s Warbler
Spring: Cetti’s Warbler
Summer: Cetti’s Warbler
Autumn: Cetti’s Warbler
Light: either. Scope: useful.
Estuary TowerWinter · Spring · Summer · Autumn
Dumbles, Tack Piece and Severn Estuary
Lift serves the levels; check service on arrival.
Winter: White-fronted Goose, Crane, Shelduck, Golden Plover, Little Egret, Peregrine
Spring: White-fronted Goose, Crane, Shelduck, Golden Plover, Little Egret, Peregrine
Summer: Crane, Shelduck, Little Egret
Autumn: White-fronted Goose, Crane, Shelduck, Golden Plover, Little Egret, Peregrine
Light: either. Scope: essential.
Tide: Rising water can move estuary birds; lagoons and fields also depend on management.
South Lake Discovery HideWinter · Spring · Summer · Autumn
South Lake wader scrape and deeper lake
Accessible indoor viewing.
Winter: Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Pochard, Tufted Duck
Spring: Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Pochard, Tufted Duck
Summer: Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Tufted Duck, Cattle Egret, Spotted Redshank
Autumn: Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Pochard, Tufted Duck, Cattle Egret, Spotted Redshank
Light: either. Scope: useful.
Hogarth HideWinter · Spring · Summer · Autumn
South Lake
Ramp access.
Winter: Redshank
Spring: Redshank
Summer: Redshank
Autumn: Redshank
Light: either. Scope: useful.
Zeiss HideWinter · Spring · Summer · Autumn
Top New Piece and reed edges
Ramp to the lower level.
Winter: Lapwing, Ruff, Marsh Harrier
Spring: Lapwing, Ruff, Marsh Harrier
Summer: Lapwing, Ruff, Marsh Harrier
Autumn: Lapwing, Ruff, Marsh Harrier
Light: either. Scope: useful.
Van de Bovenkamp HideWinter
Reedbed and wet grassland
Ramp access.
Winter: Lapwing, Crane
Light: either. Scope: useful.
Kingfisher HideWinter · Spring · Summer · Autumn
South Finger pools, ditches and reed margins
Wheelchair accessible; avoid looking for nests.
Winter: Gadwall
Spring: Gadwall, Kingfisher
Summer: Gadwall, Kingfisher
Autumn: Gadwall
Light: either. Scope: useful.
Decoy HideWinter · Spring · Summer · Autumn
Decoy pool and wooded wetland
Winter: Little Grebe
Spring: Little Grebe
Summer: Little Grebe
Autumn: Little Grebe
Light: either. Scope: useful.
Summer Walkway viewing platformSpring · Summer · Autumn
Seawall, Pillbox Pool and estuary
Seasonal access only; confirm opening before walking.
Spring: Hobby
Summer: Hobby
Autumn: Hobby
Light: either. Scope: essential.
Middle PointSpring · Summer · Autumn
Severn mudflats and estuary
Access via the seasonal Summer Walkway, not a winter route.
Spring: Curlew, Dunlin
Summer: Curlew, Dunlin
Autumn: Curlew, Dunlin
Light: either. Scope: essential.
Tide: Use a rising tide within the open route hours; never descend to the mudflats.
| Spot | Overlooks | Key species by season | Best light | Scope | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peng ObservatoryIndoor observation within centre opening hours. | Rushy ponds | Winter: Bewick’s Swan, Pintail Spring: Pintail Autumn: Bewick’s Swan, Pintail | either | useful | — |
| Rushy Hide | Rushy ponds and muddy edges | Winter: Shoveler, Snipe, Great White Egret Spring: Shoveler, Snipe, Great White Egret Summer: Shoveler, Great White Egret Autumn: Shoveler, Snipe, Great White Egret | either | useful | — |
| Martin Smith HideRamp access. | Tack Piece pools and wet grassland | Winter: Teal Spring: Teal Summer: Green Sandpiper Autumn: Teal, Green Sandpiper | either | useful | — |
| Robbie Garnett HideLower level accessible. | Tack Piece | Winter: Wigeon, Water Rail Spring: Wigeon, Water Rail Autumn: Wigeon, Water Rail | either | useful | — |
| Stephen Kirk Hide | Tack Piece and wet margins | Winter: Wigeon, Teal | either | useful | — |
| Willow HideWheelchair-accessible hide. | Reed edge and reserve pools | Winter: Teal | either | useful | — |
| Knott HideLower viewing windows accessible. | Reedbed and adjoining wetland | Winter: Cetti’s Warbler Spring: Cetti’s Warbler Summer: Cetti’s Warbler Autumn: Cetti’s Warbler | either | useful | — |
| Estuary TowerLift serves the levels; check service on arrival. | Dumbles, Tack Piece and Severn Estuary | Winter: White-fronted Goose, Crane, Shelduck, Golden Plover, Little Egret, Peregrine Spring: White-fronted Goose, Crane, Shelduck, Golden Plover, Little Egret, Peregrine Summer: Crane, Shelduck, Little Egret Autumn: White-fronted Goose, Crane, Shelduck, Golden Plover, Little Egret, Peregrine | either | essential | Rising water can move estuary birds; lagoons and fields also depend on management. |
| South Lake Discovery HideAccessible indoor viewing. | South Lake wader scrape and deeper lake | Winter: Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Pochard, Tufted Duck Spring: Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Pochard, Tufted Duck Summer: Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Tufted Duck, Cattle Egret, Spotted Redshank Autumn: Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Pochard, Tufted Duck, Cattle Egret, Spotted Redshank | either | useful | — |
| Hogarth HideRamp access. | South Lake | Winter: Redshank Spring: Redshank Summer: Redshank Autumn: Redshank | either | useful | — |
| Zeiss HideRamp to the lower level. | Top New Piece and reed edges | Winter: Lapwing, Ruff, Marsh Harrier Spring: Lapwing, Ruff, Marsh Harrier Summer: Lapwing, Ruff, Marsh Harrier Autumn: Lapwing, Ruff, Marsh Harrier | either | useful | — |
| Van de Bovenkamp HideRamp access. | Reedbed and wet grassland | Winter: Lapwing, Crane | either | useful | — |
| Kingfisher HideWheelchair accessible; avoid looking for nests. | South Finger pools, ditches and reed margins | Winter: Gadwall Spring: Gadwall, Kingfisher Summer: Gadwall, Kingfisher Autumn: Gadwall | either | useful | — |
| Decoy Hide | Decoy pool and wooded wetland | Winter: Little Grebe Spring: Little Grebe Summer: Little Grebe Autumn: Little Grebe | either | useful | — |
| Summer Walkway viewing platformSeasonal access only; confirm opening before walking. | Seawall, Pillbox Pool and estuary | Spring: Hobby Summer: Hobby Autumn: Hobby | either | essential | — |
| Middle PointAccess via the seasonal Summer Walkway, not a winter route. | Severn mudflats and estuary | Spring: Curlew, Dunlin Summer: Curlew, Dunlin Autumn: Curlew, Dunlin | either | essential | Use a rising tide within the open route hours; never descend to the mudflats. |
Target species at Slimbridge
Month chips show typical presence or our preferred viewing season. Choose birds that suit the time of your visit.
Headline birds
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- ShovelerRushy HideRushy HideJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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- ShelduckEstuary TowerEstuary TowerJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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- Water RailRobbie Garnett HideRobbie Garnett HideJanFebMarOctNovDec
- Cetti’s WarblerKnott HideKnott HideJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Little GrebeDecoy HideDecoy HideJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tide planning
Use rising water for the estuary and compare it with the managed lakes. Ask the wardens about that day’s tide and route closures; do not leave the marked paths.
Slimbridge accessibility and step-free routes
Main visitor paths are level and hard surfaced, with accessible parking, toilets and a Changing Places facility. WWT offers manual wheelchairs and mobility scooters; the published scooter charge is £15 for the day with a £25 deposit, booked at least a day ahead through the centre. Ground access does not mean a scooter should be taken into every hide: WWT advises keeping scooters outside hides. The Estuary Tower has a lift to its levels. South Lake Discovery, Willow and Kingfisher are among the useful viewing options, while lower viewing positions or ramps are provided at several other hides, including Zeiss, Martin Smith and Van de Bovenkamp. Pick a specific route and viewpoint rather than assuming every window has the same height or turning space. Hearing loops, large-print information and sensory resources are available. Accommodation has separate access details. Bewick’s Lodge in Scott House has an entrance step and fourteen stairs to the bedrooms, with no lift; it is not a step-free substitute for a day visit. Warblers’ Meadow includes the Reed Warbler hut with a ramp and wider entrance. Establish the suitable accommodation directly with WWT before booking a stay that depends on those features.
Slimbridge visitor facilities
The visitor complex provides the Kingfisher Kitchen, toilets, a shop, picnic options and family facilities. Bring water for a long hide circuit, where a café is not beside every viewpoint. Bicycle parking and electric-vehicle charging are available at the arrival area. The nature reserve and collection areas offer different experiences, so leave time to move between the visitor hub and wild-reserve hides. On-site self-catering accommodation is a separate WWT booking, described in the stay section below.
Slimbridge dog rules
Pet dogs are not permitted at Slimbridge and must not be left in cars while visitors enter. Trained assistance dogs are welcome on a lead and under control; leave an area if wildlife is disturbed. Check the relevant accommodation’s rules separately when planning an overnight stay.
Slimbridge public transport and getting there
Cam & Dursley station is on the Bristol–Gloucester railway line, about 3.4 miles from the centre. The bookable Robin service in the Berkeley Vale zone can provide the final connection, but it is demand responsive rather than a bus to wait for without a reservation. Arrange both legs through its booking service; the council describes operation Monday–Saturday, with specified holiday exclusions. Stagecoach route 65 links Gloucester and Dursley and stops on the A38 near the Slimbridge village approach. WWT describes a further 2.1-mile walk to the centre, including a final lane section with limited pedestrian separation. A bus to the village is therefore not a reserve-door arrival. A pre-booked taxi from the railway station is useful if the walking route or Robin availability is unsuitable. Cyclists have the National Cycle Network 41 connection. Drivers use M5 junctions 13 or 14 and the brown duck signs. The stay measurements below use the main car park as their endpoint; WWT’s on-site accommodation requires no road transfer to the centre.
Useful bases for an early start.
Where to stay near Slimbridge
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WWT Slimbridge on-site accommodation
Bewick’s Lodge is in Scott House; Warblers’ Meadow provides separate WWT shepherd huts. Both are on-site, with 0 miles and 0 minutes of road transfer to the centre.
Official on-site accommodation · 2026-10-09. No road transfer is needed.
Best for staying beside the wetlands with WWT centre access during opening hours. Book directly with WWT; Bewick’s Lodge has stairs, while Reed Warbler hut has step-free access.Book this accommodation with its operator - 02
Slimbridge
About 1.3 miles by road, roughly 5 minutes’ drive from Slimbridge to the visitor arrival point. Allow extra time around Slimbridge for traffic.
Measured driving route · 2026-10-09. Map estimates exclude live traffic.
Choose Slimbridge for practical inns, self-catering and public-transport connections.Find places to stay in Slimbridge on Booking.com - 03
Dursley
About 5.4 miles by road, roughly 15 minutes’ drive from Dursley to the visitor arrival point. Allow extra time around Dursley for traffic.
Measured driving route · 2026-10-09. Map estimates exclude live traffic.
Choose Dursley for practical inns, self-catering and public-transport connections.Find places to stay in Dursley on Booking.com - 04
Cam
About 3.5 miles by road, roughly 10 minutes’ drive from Cam to the visitor arrival point. Allow extra time around Cam for traffic.
Measured driving route · 2026-10-09. Map estimates exclude live traffic.
Choose Cam for practical inns, self-catering and public-transport connections.Find places to stay in Cam on Booking.com - 05
Gloucester
About 14.3 miles by road, roughly 25 minutes’ drive from Gloucester to the visitor arrival point. Allow extra time around Gloucester for traffic.
Measured driving route · 2026-10-09. Map estimates exclude live traffic.
Choose Gloucester for a city base with a wider range of hotels and a longer Severn trip.Find places to stay in Gloucester on Booking.com - 06
Bristol
About 25.7 miles by road, roughly 40 minutes’ drive from Bristol to the visitor arrival point. Allow extra time around Bristol for traffic.
Measured driving route · 2026-10-09. Map estimates exclude live traffic.
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Slimbridge official sightings, safety and contact
Contact 01453 891900 or info.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk for visitor enquiries, access and mobility equipment. For overnight stays, use slimbridge.accommodation@wwt.org.uk and WWT’s own booking controls for Bewick’s Lodge in Scott House or Warblers’ Meadow. WWT publishes dated latest sightings and a Rushy webcam; those are the useful current wildlife sources without copying a report into permanent seasonal guidance. The booking, access and directions links below support the practical arrangements.
Slimbridge recent bird sightings
Check WWT Slimbridge latest wildlife sightings. weekly Reports show what has been seen, not what will be.
- WWT Slimbridge latest wildlife sightingsoperator · updated weekly
- Gloucestershire Naturalists’ Society county sightings archivecounty club or recorder · updated archive; not current news
- The Gloster Birder county newsblog or social · updated most days
Birding sources
- WWT reserve map: all marked hides, fields and seasonal routes
- WWT wildlife viewing and accessible hide list
- WWT nature reserve: wild birds, Crane all year and Kingfisher timing
- WWT opening hours, checked for October 2026
- WWT weekly sightings, 18 October 2026: hide-specific birds and route closure
- WWT winter sightings, 11 January 2026
- WWT winter wildfowl and Tack Piece viewing
- GNS county records archive: not a current daily feed
- The Gloster Birder: current county reports
- GNS links identifies the Gloster Birder as a county resource
- UKHO EasyTide official station catalogue: Sharpness Dock
- Kingfisher: WWT wildlife and viewing
- Kingfisher: WWT wildlife and viewing
Follow the BTO Birders’ Code and give wildlife space.
Official visitor guide WWT visitor guides Official date-stamped sightings · checked 29 Aug 2026 Directions and map Contact the reserve WWT current ticket prices Official opening calendar plan your visit Official facilities and accessibility viewing wildlife nature reserve summer walkway directions Gloucestershire Council Robin service WWT accommodation and booking WWT accommodation and booking latest sightings Current Stagecoach timetable Gloucestershire Council Robin service
Questions visitors ask
Is WWT Slimbridge free to visit?
WWT Slimbridge: Adult £17.91 advance/£19.90 on day without Gift Aid; WWT members free; parking free.
Can I take my dog to WWT Slimbridge?
WWT Slimbridge: Pet dogs are not permitted at Slimbridge and must not be left in cars while visitors enter.
When is the best time to visit WWT Slimbridge?
WWT Slimbridge: Winter swans · rewarding year-round.
Is WWT Slimbridge accessible for wheelchairs?
WWT Slimbridge: Main visitor paths are level and hard surfaced, with accessible parking, toilets and a Changing Places facility.
How do I get to WWT Slimbridge without a car?
WWT Slimbridge: Cam & Dursley station is on the Bristol–Gloucester railway line, about 3.4 miles from the centre.
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