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SEND Family Day - Jim Johnson

About

Join us for a day of activities specially designed for children and young people with different needs and their families and friends. Explore the wetlands at your own pace and get involved with a variety of nature-based events.


This special event begins at 9.00am before the centre opens to the public, providing a quieter setting for those who benefit from visiting outside regular opening hours.

 

Lineup includes:

Pond Dipping
Mini Beast hunts
Story Corner with ClearVision Books. Come and enjoy a story you can touch! ClearVision run a lending library of books for children with sight impairment, including sensory picture books. They'll be doing group story sessions for everyone and have a range of books you can enjoy in their quiet corner throughout the day.
Singing Hands shows: Join Suzanne for Makaton stories and songs
Touch and Discover- tactile handling session with the WWT Learning team
Full activity timings will be available on the day- all activities are free and included in your ticket. Pop along and join whatever session takes your fancy!

 

We are providing the following facilities to help further assist your day out:

•Accessaloo changing places facility

•Dedicated breakout space

And as an extra treat for the adults attending:

•FREE clothed massages for adults, available from 10.00- 3.00pm (First come first served!)

 

We are delighted to offer discounted entry to this event as detailed below:

Adult: £10

Junior: £8

Free carer ticket per booking

Under 3s go free

WWT members go free but must still book a ticket in advance

Tickets to this event are limited to ensure we retain a calmer environment. Wristbands will be provided to access the activities that happen once the centre is open to the public from 10.00am

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£10.00 per ticket
Child£8.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Map & Directions

SEND Family Day

Type:Wildlife & Nature Event

WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London, SW13 9WT

Tel: +442084094400

Opening Times

Season (14 June 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday09:00 - 17:30

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