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London Wetland Centre
Water birds, hides, gardens and family trails fill this Barnes wetland reserve, offering a different sort of London day outdoors.
- Location
- Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London SW13 9WT
A place worth knowing
The reserve is ticketed, with activities and animal areas spread across the site. Check opening, last admission and any separately booked session before travelling. Paths and hides make the visit rewarding in changing weather, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Use the Barnes address, not WWT’s headquarters elsewhere in the country.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
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London Wetland Centre
Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London SW13 9WT
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Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London SW13 9WT
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