How to get toSlimbridge Wetland Centrecar-free

Visit Slimbridge Wetland Centre car-free

Visit by bus for just £2 each way. Most buses in England are offering £2 Single Fares until 31st December 2024. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

It’s a bit of an adventure to visit Slimbridge Wetland Centre car-free.

Bus 65 runs regularly to Slimbridge village from Stroud (50 mins) and Gloucester (45 mins). Get off at the stop just after the roundabout (Slimbridge crossroads), from where it’s about a 45-minute walk (2 miles) along lanes to the Centre.

There are direct trains to Cam & Dursley from: Gloucester (about 10 mins), Cheltenham Spa (30 mins) Bristol stations (35 mins) and Worcester (55 mins). It’s about an hour’s walk (3.5 mile) to the Centre, or you can book a taxi for around £10 from Cam and Dursley Taxis 07577 753530 or Dursley Taxis 07475 313151.

Use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.

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Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains.

About Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Use the family friendly Wetland Heroes app to identify creatures such as rare geese and flamingos. Explore canoe guided walks, viewing platforms, hides and even a hotel. Visit the interactive Arctic exhibition and Scott House museum to find out about the founder of of the WWT and WWF. Children could go pond dipping, or play in the Riverlife Playground and Welly Boot Land.

For any queries about visiting contact Slimbridge Wetland Centre on 01453891900 or info.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk

Address: WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT. Visit Website

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Covid-19

We live on a beautiful island and there’s no better way to explore it than by train, bus, bike and foot. But, at this exceptional time, please follow current advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel in England. Separate travel rules apply in Wales and Scotland.

We look forward to helping you enjoy great days out and more car-free adventures in the future.