VISITS GUIDE Slimbridge - WWT
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Slimbridge Wetland Centre GROUP VISITS GUIDE
Great for groups
Slimbridge Wetland Centre is a fantastic day out
offering groups the chance to get close to amazing
wildlife, while enjoying stunning scenery in relaxing
and accessible surroundings.
Seamless service
Slimbridge Wetland Centre has dedicated bookings
staff to assist you in planning your unforgettable
group day out. Accessible for all
Slimbridge is a fully accessible site with:
Exclusive group benefits
We have an extensive range of benefits for your
• D isabled pick up and drop down zones and good
provision of disabled parking bays and toilets.
group of 12 or more people including:
• G enerously discounted group admission rates. •W ide flat paths and plenty of places to sit and relax.
• F ree familiarisation trip for the group organiser. • F riendly staff who are happy to discuss your needs
prior to your visit and help during your visit.
• Free on the day entry for the group organiser. • A range of accessible hides.
• Plentiful free coach and minibus parking very • M anual or electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters
near to the entrance, with toilets in the car park,
for hire, as well as hearing loops in reception.
including disabled facilities.
• F ree entry for the coach driver. • Meet and greet service.
• Free coach driver refreshments. • F ully registered assistance dogs welcome.
• S election of special group catering packages Talks, tours and seasonal events
(please pre-book). There is something new to see and do every season at
• A range of publicity materials to help advertise Slimbridge Wetland Centre, add to this a range of daily
your trip to our wetland centre to your members. talks, tours and animal feeds and your group will have a
fascinating time whenever they visit.
Slimbridge Wetland centre Not to be missed!
Otterly wonderful: come and Comfort viewing: with soft
Nestled at the edge of the Cotswolds next to the meet our three North American chairs, binoculars, bird books
Severn Estuary, this is the wetland that inspired Sir otters who love to show off for and a lake speckled with
Peter Scott to found WWT back in 1946. When your the crowd. Discover all about fascinating birds, your group
group visits, you’ll see why. Enjoy amazing wildlife their lives here and otters can enjoy relaxed wildlife
up close, including different species of flamingo, in the wild at our daily watching from our South Lake
the world’s rarest goose, iconic Bewick’s swans, commentated feeds. Discovery Hide. We also have a
incredible cranes, playful otters, harvest mice, range of other hides perfect for
In the pink: step into our
water voles, amphibians and lots, lots more. watching our wetland wildlife.
Flamingo Lagoon sunken
Add to that peaceful lagoons and bird hides
observatory for an unbeatable Bird’s eye views: visit our
aplenty and you’ve got a perfect group day out.
nose-to-bill view of our Observatory Tower (take the
flamingos. lift or stairs) for 360 degrees of
Dancing queens: see our world breath-taking views stretching
famous cranes, the tallest birds from the Cotswolds to the
in our collection at around four Welsh Hills.
foot. Their height, combined Toad Hall: meet our
with their energetic dancing amphibians including frogs,
displays, is an impressive sight. toads, newts and salamanders
Feathered feeding time: and find out all about them
with seed in their hand and a at daily talks and up close
gaggle of ducks, geese and encounters.
swans at their feet, your group Expert knowledge: go on a
will love feeding our amazing fantastic guided tour of the
bird collection from around centre to learn more about our
the world. history and wildlife.
Seasonal highlights Opening times
and events Visit us 364 days a year -
• Spring: exclusive that’s every day except
Christmas Day.
duckery tours
• S ummer: our amazing We’re open from 9.30am –
5.30pm (5pm in winter and
summer walkway out to
the Severn Estuary is open 3pm on Christmas Eve) and
our last admission is one hour
• Autumn/Winter: Bewick’s before closing.
swans spectacles, wild feeds
and floodlit swan suppers
Coach and minibus parking
• All year: guides in the hides We have ample FREE coach
and bird watching mornings
and minibus parking which is
• A ll year: wildlife photography adjacent to our centre.
day courses
We also have toilets right next
Cafe and shop door to the bays, including
disabled toilets.
Round off your group’s day
perfectly with delicious food Prices
and drink from our Kingfisher
See insert opposite for our
Kitchen with spectacular
special group admission rates.
views of Caribbean flamingos
and have a browse in our
fabulous gift shop.
To find out more:
W: wwt.org.uk/slimbridgegroups
T: 01453 891223
E: groups.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk
Address: Gloucestershire GL2 7BTHow to find us
Directions
• Just 15 minutes drive from the M5
(junction 13/14) Slimbridge is a stunning
stop off to the West Country or can be
combined with attractions in the nearby
Cotswolds and cities of Bristol, Gloucester
and Cheltenham.
• For Sat Navs our postcode is GL2 7BT.
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