Moira Walsh | Feb 4, 2018

Completely love this place. Hard to believe you are in the centre of London! You can watch otters being fed or sign up to follow one of the guides on their feeding tour and learn more about birds. So much to do and see for little people too. There is a children's playground, a dedicated pond dipping area with nets and an indoor exploration area for those little ones who like to push buttons and watch water going down to the sewer etc. Its very educational and there are often nature trails and Easter egg hunt type of activities. Super peaceful with proper bird watching hides dotted around for those serious bird watchers. We have seen dragon flies and all manner of lizards and birds in our time as members. There is even a night time bat walk which you can go along to. Great cafe with indoor and outdoor seating and also bring some money for the shop on the way out which is a great place to buy something different for a birthday or Xmas present. Membership is not expensive and well worth it, but you can just go for the day if you want to check it out!

Kat | Feb 1, 2018

This was such a lovey place for children and adults alike! There is wildlife all around you to enjoy and observe. For children there its learning fun and two playgrounds. We went on a cold winter day and still enjoyed! We can’t wait to see this in full bloom this summer! We will get a membership to enjoy it to the fullest.

Paul | Jan 14, 2018

A little oasis amongst the hustle and bustle of London. A dedicated centre for viewing wildlife. Paths give easy access to the various hides (viewing points) and knowledgeable staff on hand for those curious about how the centre came about and the wildlife they might see. Worthwhile to become a member if you live in London, great all year round. Recommended by wildlife experts too.

David Frew | Feb 20, 2018

Big wetlands "park" quite close to central London. They are, of course, mainly about birds, but my favourite was the otter. On a sunny summer day this would be a wonderful place to spend the day and have a picnic. Today was a windy and wet days, so a but less fun. However, we still saw lots of ducks, geese and swans.

Samantha da costa | Nov 26, 2017

Absolutely love this place there's just a lovely variety of wildlife to see. The otters are a particular joy. You have the main area with birds and lakes and information board however through a secure gate there is a much quieter area with hides acceptor to see the wide variety of birds that fly into use the weapons. The Visitor Centre has a really nice Cafe and shop and more educational things to view. It's a great place to go on a school trip or a family day out we had a brilliant time bug hunting when we took my step daughter there.

Vanessa Fidalgo-Bruzon | Mar 5, 2018

Loved it! Went with my 4 and 2 year old. They relished jumping in muddy puddles for hours, and loved the wildlife. There is so much to enjoy, will be going back regularly. Gave it a 4 star as the baby facilities aren't ideal. There seems to be only one place to change babies, main building, 1st floor. I may be wrong but didn't see it in the other toilets, so had to change my baby on the floor at one point. But still loved it and would go back.

Jarek Francik | Mar 22, 2018

Surprisingly good place for birdwatching in the heart of London - not only for urban birders! Nearly every time something interesting, last Sunday for example - Jack snipes. Bittern shows regularly over winter. Check their sightings web page for the latest information and what to look for. Part of the site is a mini zoo, of interest for children, but 'wild side" is a real bird reserve and quite a good one, not just for London. Good place for lunch as well but not the cheapest.

Bob Churchill | Apr 4, 2018

Lovely site with friendly staff and much to see. One sad note though: On our first visit we had a fantastic extended tour led by a very knowledgeable volunteer which greatly enhanced the visit; the management have apparently stopped this practice in the last year or so. I don't know the reasons but it was a great option before and its lack takes away my potential fifth star!

Olivia B | May 13, 2018

I can't believe I've never been here before, having grown up just half an hour away. If you need an escape from the hustle and bustle - as I did on the day of the London Marathon - this is the perfect place to go. The area is huge and has a wide range of British wetlands birds. You can buy a map from the front desk in which you can check and mark off each species as you see them, or you can just read about them on the boards around the reserve. Highlights for me were the otters (pretty sure that's the case for most people) which are adorable and playful. I highly recommend coming for feeding time to hear all about them and see them in action. Also the info on conservation efforts is very interesting and makes the entry fee a little easier to swallow! It can get a little repetitive walking around if you aren't an avid bird watcher, and it is quite steeply priced, but it's really a nice way to spend a few hours. I felt like I had meditated afterwards - happy, relaxed and clear headed. Special shout out to the staff who are SUPER friendly and helpful. The girl on the front desk gave me lots of tips and I had a nice chat with a few staff members throughout the park. Maybe their good nature is a benefit of working in such a beautiful peaceful place.

Gonzalo DELGADO ESPINOSA | May 9, 2018

Wonderful experience of nature in the heart of London. Wetland is a natural reservoir full of life. If you are a bird lover this is a must. You can access the place by public transport (33 and 72 buses from Hammersmith till Red Lion stop) or by car. The place is accessible and suitable for wheelchairs. The ticket can be purchase in advance (a bit cheaper) and they are family friendly with a family ticket discount. Once you are there, you have some facilities (Catering, shop and toilets) as starting point to two main itineraries: West and South. At this point you can get some information about events in the day (guides explanation and feeding schedule) that could enrich your visit. Both itineraries are interesting and you can do both in the day. A very nice walk in the middle of a wonderful landscape and full of life (ducks, birds and otters) In the south itinerary you can reach the peacock tower that is a perfect place to observe the wildlife from a distance so take your binoculars!!! The catering services are affordable but you can bring your own food and drinks. There are several facilities to get your picnic. In a sunny day I recommend you to keep some water and a cap for the walk. A wonderful family experience.

Sally Zhen | May 4, 2018

We had a lovely day out in WWT - an oasis in the city of London. It's well worth the £12 entrance fees, and what's better, get the Visit London 2for1 tickets and it's beyond bargain! The highlight was seeing the 2 little healthy otter brothers being fed. All the staff there were resourceful and seemed to enjoy what they do. A quiet stroll in the quiet zone was a bliss. Makes you forget that you're in London (if it's not for the planes flying above). And this is only 1/2 the centre. In the south half, there are lots of opportunity for bird-spotting. The Pheonix tower gives you a panoramic view of the whole wetland. It's perfect for a romantic date day, or a family day out.

Marco Galbiati | May 5, 2018

On a sunny day, absolutely great for children and relaxing for adults. Reckon at least 4 hours for a visit. Better 6 to visit both sides with calm and spend some time in the great playground and in the cool 'wetland discovery center'. Very knowledgeable staff will guide you through a feeding session that will be very instructive for adults, but a bit long for kids under 6.

Lyndsey Packham | May 13, 2018

We are members and I would recommend membership to anyone reasonably local. Always easy parking making this our go-to with kids in nice or iffy weather. Seek out the play area as it took us a year to finally discover it and it’s awesome, especially in hot weather. Wear/bring wet clothes to play in.

Ruta Dovydaityte | Jun 5, 2018

We did enjoy our visit there on Sunday afternoon. This is a great place to visit if you are birds lover. I think £12 entrance fee is a bit high, especially for families or groups of people. It took us around 2-3 hours to see everything, but we didn’t stop for a meal. I guess if we had a picnic or lunch there you can easily spend most of the day there enjoying nature. The cafe is really overpriced for what it is - the selection is very limited so I would recommend to bring your own food and drinks. Car park was free for visitors.

Tim F | Jul 8, 2018

Really lovely place to spend the day, went on a Sunday and fairly quiet, saw great variety of birds and the otters( the highlight) and sat in on a couple of the talks/feedings.. staff are genuinely friendly and place is looked after well. Food is a little pricey, but perhaps a touch less than the big other London day attractions/museums Great with free parking.

Ashley | Jul 15, 2018

A lovely oasis in London. We really enjoyed our visit to the London Wetland Center. The facilities were well maintained and there was lots of information throughout to educate you on the birds. We didn't visit the cafe but there were several spots to enjoy your own picnic.