Take a Walk on the Wildlife

The 42-hectare London Wetlands Centre must be the best place in London to walk and watch wildlife. A typical day can include free guided tours, bird feeding (of rare ducks, geese and swans), bird watching sessions and all sorts of both fun and educational activities for children. If this sounds good to you, then you will really enjoy the forthcoming 10th anniversary.

The London Wetlands Centre is run by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) and since it was opened by Sir David Attenborough in May 2000 over 180 types of bird, some not often seen in London such as bitterns and purple herons, have been spotted. Its vision has always been to provide healthy wetlands where people's lives will be enriched by learning about nature – and this certainly forms the basis of events planned for the anniversary celebrations running from 29 May to 6 June.

Highlights include: a talk from wildlife photographers Matt and Will Burrard-Lucas, wildlife filmmaker Paul Williams discussing some of his toughest shoots (like a giant crystal cave in Mexico) and a walk with The One Show's natural history presenter David Lindo (the urban birder).

For more information on The London Wetlands Centre (and to explore the wetlands before you visit via the interactive map) visit the website. For more on the anniversary treats, view the event listings.

To find out how to get to the Wetlands Centre and how much it costs, read the rest of this article on WeekendNotes.