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Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Plan your visit to Slimbridge Wetland Centre, with highlights, local context and practical ideas for building it into a Cotswolds day out.

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Summary:

Opened in 1946 by the artist and naturalist Sir Peter Scott on the estuary of the River Severn, Slimbridge was the first Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve.
 
Slimbridge is a wetland reserve managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) near the Gloucestershire village of Slimbridge on the estuary of the River Severn.
Opened in 1946 by the artist and naturalist Sir Peter Scott, Slimbridge was the first WWT reserve to be opened.
The Sloane Observation Tower gives far-reaching views. The centre has a shop, restaurant, art gallery and Tropical House.
Winner of Cotswold Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2014, WWT Slimbridge offers an unforgettable day out for families, birdwatchers and wildlife lovers. Slimbridge is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm in the summer and 9.30am to 5pm in the winter months.

More Information

Address:

Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT

Telephone:

01453 891900

Website:

www.wwt.org.uk/slimbridge

Published May 21, 2026Reviewed June 8, 2026