WWT London wetland centre

We're open 7 days a week, 364 days a year - opening times vary throughout the year, to make the most of the seasonal wildlife:

1st February - 21st July

9.30am to 5:00pm

22nd July – 3rd September

9.30am to 5:30pm

4th September – 28th October

9.30am to 5.00pm

29th October - 30th November

9.30am to 4.30pm

1st December - 31st December

9.30am to 4.00pm

Christmas Day

CLOSED

Last admission is one hour before closing.

The café is open 9:30am - 5:00pm. Last orders at 4:45pm, takeaway only between 4:30 and 4:45pm.

Hot food (lunch service) from 11:30 to 15:00, (15:30 at weekends).

You’re welcome to bring your own food and drink and make use of our picnic areas.

Download our sesonal menus from our website page https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/experience/eat-drink-shop

By bus

Buses 33, 209, 378 and 419 stop nearby (alight at the Red Lion stop, approximately 100 metres walk from the wetland centre).The 485 bus from Hammersmith Bridge comes directly into the Centre.

By rail

From Barnes station it is a 15 minute walk to the centre (or 5 minutes by bus). You can also alight at Barnes Bridge station which is a 15 minute walk to the centre through Barnes village (or catch the 209 bus).

By tube

Hammersmith tube station (on the Piccadilly and District & Circle Lines) is the nearest tube station. From here it is a bus ride (routes 209/533) to the Red Lion pub, approximately 150 metres from the Centre. Or 25 min walking via Tow path – overlooking the Thames river.

Putney Bridge tube station (on the District Line) is a 25 min walking via tow path overlooking the Thames river. From the Putney Bridge there is a bus ride (route 378) to the Red Lion pub, approximately 150 metres from the Centre.

By car

The centre is located just off the main A306. Once in Barnes you can follow the brown tourist signs to the centre. The centre is situated outside the London Congestion Charging Zone. From 25th October 2021 the centre will be inside the ULEZ Charging Zone.

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Accessibility

All our Wetland Centres exist to fulfil founder Peter Scott’s vision of connecting people with nature, so we make it a principle that our wetlands and wildlife are accessible.

The centre is largely flat, with tarmac paths in most places and boardwalks with some uneven wooden planks.

Wheelchairs and Mobility scooters are available, must be booked in advance. Please contact our reception team on info.london@wwt.org.uk.

Parking Update: Blue Badge Holders are reserved spaces at the front of our car park for closer access to the centre.

Dogs

Unfortunately we can't allow dogs or pets of any kind on site, with the exception of Assistance dogs (trained by member organisations of ADUK) on duty, as our wildlife may become distressed.

Assistance dogs must be kept on their lead, under control and their harnesses must state "working or assistance dog". Please ensure any dog waste is removed. If any of our birds/animals behaviour is affected by the presence of your dog, we respectfully ask that you understand that we may have to ask you to move away from the area. Please do not leave your dog in your car whilst visiting.