After my talk i was selling some of his fantastic books, freeze frame. In the cold winter months the reserve is a hive of activity for migrants such as bewicks swans and you stand a good chance of catching a glimpse of a. The birthplace of modern conservation, slimbridge wetland centre is set within 325 hectares against a spectacular severn estuary backdrop. Im so pleased you have enjoyed your visits to us and hope you continue visiting throughout 2020 as we complete our slimbridge 2020 and new exhibits later this year including mission possible opening may and the living wetland theatre and waterscapes aviary opening summer. All structured data from the main, property, lexeme, and entityschema namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Now a worldrenowned reserve for waterbirds set in 120 acres. Plenty to do inside and out with events, activities, walks and talks throughout the year. Located between bristol and gloucester off the a38. The reserve, set up by the artist and naturalist sir peter scott, opened in november 1946. The 10 closest hotels to wwt slimbridge wetland centre. For public transport check the wwt website via the attached link. Geography school trip ideas wwt slimbridge wetland.
Founded in the uk in 1946 by the late sir peter scott, today we complement wetland conservation work carried out worldwide with a network of uk visitor centres comprising 2,600 hectares of globally important wetland habitat. It appeared that spring was on its way as it was already daylight when 46 members boarded to coach for wwt slimbridge. Spoonbilled sandpiper chicks thriving at slimbridge. Scott house is special to the history of wwt as it was where he founded the charity, where the worlds first wildlife broadcast was made and where wetlands and wildlife history was made.
St john the evangelist church, slimbridge, glos tripadvisor. Wwt slimbridge is on the eastern side of the estuary of the river severn. Project highlights environmental savings in both the material specification and construction techniques tough 25x25mm knotted polyethelene, an unobtrusive netting material creates a natural environment. Wwt slimbridge wildfowl postcode identify slimbridge. It is midway between bristol and gloucester on the eastern side of the estuary of the river severn. Only at the very last minute were we certain that the event could go ahead at slimbridge instead of our alternate venue. Two chicks of one of the worlds rarest waders have been hatched in captivity at slimbridge wwt, the wildfowl and wetlands trust wwt has announced. Follow us to get closer to nature and help us protect. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Several members decided not to come as a precaution. Ever since joining the wildfowl and wetlands trust at caerlaverock wwt in dumfries ive been thinking about going to slimbridge wwt near bristol. Get up close to rare and exotic birds, mammals and the largest collection of amphibians in the uk, set in the tranquil surroundings of our nature reserve.
Wwt slimbridge is one of nine wetland centres across the uk, founded by sir peter scott in 1946. Wwt slimbridge is a wetland reserve situated close to slimbridge village near to dursley, gloucestershire. If youre not already then you may be interested in wwt membership which gives you unlimited access to slimbridge and the other 9 wwt sites throughout the country. Buy slimbridge wetland centre admission online wildfowl. Nov 29, 2015 a visit to slimbridge wwt november 29, 2015 february 12, 2018 by dan e rouse, posted in wildlife having worked for wwt for 2 years now, it was only until may that i visited another centre apart from llanelli. Weather, news and local events from slimbridge gloucestershire. We hope to see you again to see the new exhibits opening including the new estuary tower hide and next year we will open mission possible. Buy your slimbridge wetland centre admission tickets online today and save 10%. History get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube.
In 1946, peter scott founded the severn wildfowl trust, now the wildfowl and wetlands trust wwt, at slimbridge in gloucestershire. Wwt slimbridge is part of wikiproject birds, an attempt at creating a standardized, informative and easytouse ornithological resource. It is approached over the swing bridge, known as patch bridge, over the gloucester and sharpness canal. Slimbridge wwt case study base structures base structures. The trust said conservationists had been trying to coax these. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Welcome to bewicks lodge stay at bewicks lodge in scott house, the former home of wwt founder sir peter scott. We are opening three new exhibits this summer including mission possible in may half term which is about our conservation work to bring species back from the brink of extinction. Wwt slimbridge celebrating years the restrictions over bird flu during the winter weighed heavily on many minds for the agm this year. Wwt slimbridge wetland centre is home to a wealth of resident and migratory wildlife from all over the world. I got a shock when i got outside, because there in front of me was an expanse of water bisected by a walkway of a couple of hundred mute swans, bewicks swans, blackheaded gulls, tufted ducks, shelduck, coots, moorhens and mallards. The pair belongs to the only captive flock of spoonbilled sandpipers in the world, established at the gloucestershire centre. View fantastic wildlife and wetland videos, most of which have been filmed at our ten regional wetland reserves in the uk. At slimbridge wetland centre you can have a taste of the wild, without having to get your feet muddy unless you want to.
See more ideas about slimbridge, creatures and duck species. Slimbridge is the vision of naturalist and artist sir peter scott and holds international significance as the headquarters of the wildfowl and wetlands trust wwt. A visit to the wonderful wwt centre at slimbridge in gloucestershire. The wildfowl and wetland trust wwt slimbridge a young birders day at the festival of birds 2015. Founded in the uk in 1946 by the late sir peter scott, today we complement wetland conservation work carried out worldwide with a network of uk visitor centres comprising 2,600. Although it was cold the sky was clear and heralded a good days bird watching. Hidden behind a foxproof fence its the foxes that need to be protected from the birds. The fully accessible estuary tower offers views across slimbridge. Im so pleased you enjoyed your visit to us, we hope to see you again.
After all it is widely regarded as the birthplace of modern conservation where its founding father, peter scott, first established the wildfowl and wetlands trust as well as the place where he introduced the general public to nature and the. I really hope youre able to visit us again as each season brings new wildlife to slimbridge and the site changes so much. Coyote stalks and starts going in for attack on elderly lady and dog duration. It was opened on 10 november 1946 by the artist and naturalist sir peter scott. Im so pleased that you made the most of the whole weekend with us. Save money by buying tickets, bundles for wildfowl and wetlands trust online. Media in category birds in wwt slimbridge the following 81 files are in this category, out of 81 total. Wwt slimbridge is a wetland reserve managed by the wildfowl and wetlands trust near slimbridge, gloucestershire, england. Check out tripadvisor members 1,159 candid photos and videos.
Wwt slimbridge is a wetland wildlife reserve near slimbridge in gloucestershire, england. Take a guided walk to learn more about the slimbridge wetlands, its history, the. Slimbridge 01453 891900 gloucestershire tourism 01452 425673. Gloucestershire local group the royal society for the. In the summer months breeding birds are in full swing and the first waders are returning from the arctic. Our founder, sir peter scott, is widely remembered as. If you include a 10% donation with your ticket, are an eligible uk taxpayer and. Whether you need advice, surveys, management planning or design work, were here to help. Estuary tower opening weekend at wwt slimbridge soglos. The journey down the m6 and m5 proved uneventful despite the continuing road works. Wwt slimbridge wildfowl postcode identify slimbridge ducks. Over the years peter led worldwide ornithological expeditions becoming a television personality and with his bbc natural history series look, which ran from 1955 to 1981.
Wwt slimbridge wetland centre is often referred to as the birthplace of modern conservation. Wwt slimbridge is a wetland reserve managed by the wildfowl and wetlands trust a uk charity at slimbridge, gloucestershire, england. Wwt are a charity and benefit from the gift aid scheme to help us fund our groundbreaking conservation work in the uk and around the world. Ga this article has been rated as gaclass on the projects quality scale. It has over 2,000 acres of pasture, reed bed, lagoon and salt marsh and one of the greatest collections of. Slimbridge is halfway between bristol and gloucester on the estuary of the river severn. Jobs in slimbridge, gloucester gl2 slimbridge jobs. The original vision to engage people with wetlands and wildlife has remained at the core of wwt s aims ever since. Wwt slimbridge wetland centre 2020 all you need to know. Birds on hednesford hills cannock chase district council.
We conserve, restore and create wetlands, are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, and inspire everyone to value what healthy wetlands can achieve for people and nature. Follow the brown tourist signs which take you through the village and over the sharpness canal, follow the road to the end. Find and apply for the latest jobs near slimbridge from high orchard, pool meadow to westend and more. Visit wwt slimbridge wetland centre on your trip to slimbridge.
Media in category wwt slimbridge the following 42 files are in this category, out of 42 total. Our new exhibits mission possible, the living wetland theatre and the waterscapes aviary will all be open by the summer as well as the new summer walkway to the severn estuary. Celebrating the opening of the estuary tower at wwt slimbridge on saturday 16 and sunday 17 november 2019, visitors will be able to visit the attraction from new heights as well as enjoy duck decoy demonstrations, floodlit bird feeds, willow weaving workshops and more. Parking is free but there is an admissions fee to non wwt members. Digitickets is the official online seller for wildfowl and wetlands trust tickets and we can save you both time and money when buying in advance online. Get in touch to find out more about our full range of services. With a range of previsit resources and postvisit resources to enhance. South america zone wwt slimbridge may 2015 nigel key south america zone. If youre planning on visiting again, our membership package is great value and covers all 9 wetland sites that we have across the country.
Walk in sir peter scotts footsteps, with access to his personal viewing tower and magical sights over his beloved rushy lake, this. Hotels near wwt slimbridge wetland centre, slimbridge on tripadvisor. Paul pattison, development projects officer, slimbridge wwt andy traynor, project manager, base structures. Our website uses cookies to ensure that were giving our visitors the most relevant information. Explore 324 hectares 800 acres of worldclass wetlands set against the backdrop of the severn estuary. We welcome groups of all sizes, all year round, offering a unique combination of guided sessions and selfguided learning resources to meet your needs. Groundworks event free construction safety and health awareness day 29th may 2014 booking form tel. Essential stuff high tide predictions for avonmouth add approx. A visit to wwt slimbridge is a completely unique experience from one month to the next. Birdwatching just got really, really wild at the wwt slimbridge wetland centre. Have a look on his website and buy his book whilst you still can. We save and celebrate wetlands for wildlife and people. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
It was cosy and cluttered, full of books and peters paintings, a big desk and a chintzy sofa. View all attractions near st john the evangelist church, slimbridge, glos on tripadvisor. Wwt slimbridge slimbridge gloucestershire things to do. As a guest at bewicks lodge, youll have the unique opportunity to stay within sir peter scotts house. Wwt is one of the worlds largest and most respected wetland conservation organisations working globally to safeguard and improve wetlands for wildlife and people. It was the first wildfowl and wetlands trust wwt to be opened, on the 10th of november 1946, due to the vision of sir peter scott. If you would like to participate, visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Wwt arundel west sussex london south bank southwark bath city centre york city centre crich tramway derbyshire rhs hyde hall essex rhs wisley surrey cambridge city centre liverpool albert dock savill garden windsor, surrey trentham monkey forest staffordshire. Oct 28, 20 when i had finished my lunch, there was a chance to look and photograph the bewicks swans. Attractions near st john the evangelist church, slimbridge, glos. Wwt to tell story of sir peter scott british birds. Cannock chase council, civic centre, beecroft road, cannock, staffs ws11 1bg.