A great day out in London to do something completely different. You see a fantastic variety of birds if you look out for them but there’s also some failsafe attractions such as the education center, playground and different animals in a petting zoo type enclosure. Definitely great for families with younger children. Just a perfect way to relax and get away from all the stress of city life for a day!

Very interesting place to go, for educational purposes and just for a nice place to take the family. The birds arent shy, and will freely wander near the visitors so it is nothing like the stereotypical sort of birdwatching through binoculars. You follow whatever paths you want and you can stay there for as long as possible. Best time to go is probably when the new chicks have hatched but are still small and fluffy....they are just so cute!

Form the 1st of December to the 22nd this palce will be busy as it selling Christmas trees to the public.There sre some nice big ones to choose from.

This place is so tranquil that it makes you forget that you are in London. The London Wetland Centre has been very well thought out to engage visitors of all ages and it is definitely a great day out for kids, as mentioned in the previous review, but it's also a good spot for adults who want to escape to a rural setting if only for the day.

There are some great hides if you fancy some bird watching, but I have to admit that I prefer going for a stroll in the meadows then relaxing at the waterside cafe. You'll see all sorts of wildlife, the visitors centre is full of information about the animals at the centre and if you have specific questions the staff are always happy to tell you more.

This really is a fun day out for all and trust me you'll be astounded by all the wildlife and then you'll be astounded again when you remember that you're in London.

The London Wetland Centre in Barnes is one of our favourite places to go in the holidays. The children can learn all about the wildlife and look at the birds in the observatory. The adventure playground is well worth a visit too. There’s a maze of child-sized burrows, a wall made of boulders to climb over and a river - great fun, and feels like a little bit of the country right in the heart of London.