Venue Description

Enjoy a day outdoors getting close to nature at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre. The visitor attraction in the beautiful setting of the Severn Estuary attracts thousands of wild birds to its famous reserve each year. There is also an impressive collection of exotic birds including flamingos, cranes and the rarest goose in the world – the Hawaiian Goose (or Nene). For a visual spectacle head to Flamingo Lagoon to see the largest flock of flamingos in any collection in the world. The sunken observatory gives you a unique look through the legs of these amazing birds. Each year the flock rears many chicks on the nesting island right in front of the observatory. Other highlights include daily amphibian & otter talks and seasonal events such as Land Rover Safaris in the summer and Wild Bird Feeds in the winter months. For birdwatchers there are a great range of hides overlooking the Reserve.

Accessibility

The Main entrance to the Foyer is via a ramp which is easily accessed from the car park via a smooth brick paved path that leads to brick paved ramp turning to wooden boarding as the ramp traverses to bridge section to the entrance. There are two powered doors opened by a conveniently placed wheelchair-accessible buttons to lead you through into the foyer. There is a ramp which takes you down from the foyer into the ground floor of the visitor centre. There are level paths throughout the grounds for wheel chair access. Mobile scooters and wheel chairs are available if required.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/plan-your-visit/accessibility/

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: http://www.wwt.org.uk/uploads/documents/1408461971_SlimbridgeAccessStatement.pdf

Accessible Performances

Guided walks Talks on Otters, amphibians and Cranes Land Rover Safari (Summer), visiting the Slimbridge reserve. Wild bird feed talks (Winter). Canoe Safari.

Awards List

Visitor Attraction of the Year 2015 - Cotswold Tourism awards Gold Access for all award - Cotswold Tourism awards VAQAS

Toilets

There are Disabled Toilets at: Main Car park, accessible from the main entrance foyer, on the ground floor near to the shop and restaurant, and in the corridor by Toad Hall. There is also a disabled toilet in the grounds near the canoe kiosk, approximately 0.5 kilometers from the main building.

Staff

Visitor Services staff are given accessibility training.