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Wetland Wonderland – Christmas at WWT Slimbridge
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When: 5 December 2026 – 23 December 2026
Where: WWT Slimbridge, Bristol
Tickets: From £11.84
A charming new Christmas family experience at WWT Slimbridge, with elf storytelling, a festive wetland trail, willow crafts and an indoor festive market.
There's joy and laughter around the wetlands this Christmas.
Join WWT Slimbridge for a charming new family experience for 2026. Listen to Waterlily the elf's story in her enchanting library, then set off to find the characters from the story around the wetlands, spotting festive cracker jokes and wow-facts along the way with the help of your Little Book of Joy. Then head to Cuddle the elf's workshop to make a willow star tree-topper to take home.
Afterwards, warm up at the indoor festive market with hot food, local artisan stalls and live music from the choir in the Swan Café.
Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday in December until Christmas, plus Monday 21, Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 December.
Tickets: Included in admission to WWT Slimbridge and free for WWT members. Admission from £17.91 per adult and £11.84 per child; under 3s go free. Book online and save 10%.
Add marshmallow toasting by the fire for £3.50 per s'more kit (vegan and gluten-free options available).