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1. www.areahive.co.uk › gloucester › slimbridgeIs Slimbridge, Gloucester a Nice Place to Live? | Area Hive

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   Oct 21, 2024 · Slimbridge is a charming little village nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire, known for its picturesque landscapes and close-knit community. Located just off the A38, it’s relatively easy to access and offers a serene lifestyle far removed from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities.

2. www.bbc.com › news › uk-england-gloucestershire-59219094Slimbridge: WWT marks 75 years of saving species from extinction

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   Nov 10, 2021 · A charity set up to save threatened wetland species from extinction and conserve their habitats is celebrating 75 years of service. Sir Peter Scott founded the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) on...

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › WWT_SlimbridgeWWT Slimbridge - Wikipedia

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   WWT Slimbridge is a wetland wildlife reserve near Slimbridge in Gloucestershire, England. It is midway between Bristol and Gloucester on the eastern side of the estuary of the River Severn. The reserve, set up by the artist and naturalist Sir Peter Scott, opened in November 1946.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SlimbridgeSlimbridge - Wikipedia

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   Coordinates: 51.728°N 02.378°W. Slimbridge is a village and civil parish near Dursley in Gloucestershire, England. It is best known as the home of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust 's Slimbridge Reserve which was started by Sir Peter Scott. [2] Canal and Patch Bridge.

5. discover.hubpages.com › travel › The-Best-Day-Out-inSlimbridge Wetland Centre: A Visitors Guide - HubPages

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   Apr 24, 2012 · I’m talking about the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Reserve in a small part of Gloucestershire known as Slimbridge; the reserve bears the same name as the nearby village, which is everything you imagine an English country village to be.

6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-gloucestershireSlimbridge: WWT marks 75 years of saving species from ... - BBC

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   Nov 10, 2021 · A charity set up to save threatened wetland species from extinction and conserve their habitats is celebrating 75 years of service. Sir Peter Scott founded the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) on...

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   Where is Slimbridge?

   • Slimbridge is a village and civil parish near Dursley in Gloucestershire, England. It is best known as the home of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust 's Slimbridge Reserve which was started by Sir Peter Scott. The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal runs through the village, and under Patch Bridge which must be crossed to reach the Wildfowl Trust.

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   Why should you visit Slimbridge?

   • It is also the only place in the world where you can see all six species of Flamingo. The vision of Sir Peter Scott, Slimbridge holds international significance as the headquarters of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and it is here that the world renowned experts of WWT Consulting and Species Conservation are based.

   WWT Slimbridge Wetland Cente Tourist Information - Cotswolds

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   Why is WWT Slimbridge important?

   • As well as being a fantastic place to visit, WWT Slimbridge is very important to maintain and preserve Wetlands. They are essential for storing and cleaning water, helping to prevent floods and storms. Freshwater Wetlands hold over 40% of all known species, covering just 6% of the Earth's surface and yet they store around 35% of the Worlds Carbon.

   WWT SLIMBRIDGE WETLAND CENTRE

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   What's happening at Slimbridge?

   • At Slimbridge, 15,000+ wetland birds can be seen around the hides with many species roving about the site following attention from raptors. The windy and wet weather systems have returned today but these conditions actually encourage the amazing winter spectacle.

   2023 off to a good start, roundup of sightings | WWT

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   Who founded Slimbridge Wildlife Reserve?

   • The reserve, set up by the artist and naturalist Sir Peter Scott, opened in November 1946. Scott subsequently founded the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, which has since opened nine other reserves around the country. Slimbridge comprises some 800 hectares (2,000 acres) of pasture, reed bed, lagoon and salt marsh.

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   Did Slimbridge have a church?

   • The first explicit reference to a church in Slimbridge goes back to 1146 but the present-day church has seen many changes since then. In its time Slimbridge has provided three bishops for London, Carlisle and Exeter, one of whom, Bishop Oglethorpe, crowned Elizabeth 1.

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8. www.slim-bridge.co.uk › n-americaNORTH AMERICA ZONE - WWT SLIMBRIDGE

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   North America Zone. Where can I find this location? To locate the North America Zone and places of interest at Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (W.W.T.), please click the above image for a map.