Introduction
The Wetland Centre was built by The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust on the site of the former Barn Elms reservoirs owned by Thames Water, prior to which the land was used for market gardens and allotments, and it had formerly been part of the Barn Elms estate. Outside the Peter Scott Visitor Centre is a bronze sculpture of Scott with two Bewick's Swans by Nicola Godden.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The site is open daily: 9.30am - 6pm (summer); 9.30am - 5pm (winter).
Directions
Rail: Barnes. Tube: Hammersmith (District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City) then bus. Bus: 283, 209, 72, 33. Riverboat service to Richmond
Owners
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
- Features & Designations
Designations
Site of Special Scientific Interest
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Conservation
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
43
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust