British Sign Language (BSL) tour

Created by WWT London Wetland Centre

Join deaf presenter John Wilson on a BSL tour around WWT London Wetland Centre.

The Tour

Discover some of the most eye-catching ducks and geese from around the globe โ€“ plus a couple of otters โ€“ as well as exploring the extensive reserve habitat whose lakes, pools and gardens are home to a huge variety of wildlife including kingfishers, sand martins, wading birds and plenty more.

There will also be plenty of time before or after the tour to watch wildlife at your own pace from one of the 6 hides.

  • Dates:ย 6 June & 5 September
  • Time: 2.00pm (Duration 90 min)
  • Meeting Point: Courtyard Pagoda
  • Price: Tours areย freeย to attend but must be pre-booked.

Please be aware that normal admission charges apply; if you are not a WWT member, you will need to purchase an admissions ticket to the Centre.

About John

John Wilson was born deaf. He is a freelance consultant working in the field of Deaf Arts and British Sign Language, with a wide range of experience as a deaf arts practitioner, a theatre and television actor, a creative signer, and a director of numerous productions.

Directions to the centre

WWT London Wetland Centre is easily accessible by private and public transport and is close to both Barnes and Barnes Bridgeย rail stations.

Busesย from Barnes rail station, Putney Bridge, and Hammersmith tube stations stop at the Red Lion Pub on Castlenau, which is just a 5-minute walk to the Centre. (33, 419, 533)

Our address is Queen Elizabethโ€™s Walk, Barnes, London SW13 9WT.
For detailed information please access ourย plan your visit page hereย or for public transport please visitย https://tfl.gov.uk/

Event details

When: Sat 5 Sep 2026, 2:00 pm โ€“ 3:30 pm

Format: In-person

Venue:
WWT London Wetland Centre
Queen Elizabeth Walk
London
SW13 9WT
England

Cost: Free

Access & inclusion

Event languages

  • English
  • British Sign Language (BSL)

This event includes BSL interpreters.

Access features

  • Sign language interpreters
  • Wheelchair access
  • Quiet space

Organiser

WWT London Wetland Centre

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