Address: Queen Elizabeth Walk, London, SW13 9WT, United Kingdom
Phone: +442084094400
Rating: 4.6
based on 455 reviews.
Accessibility and Location
Pros:
"It is easily accessible by private and public transport and is close to both Barnes and Barnes Bridge stations."
"Buses from Barnes station and Hammersmith tube/bus station stop at the Red Lion Pub on Castelnau, just a 5 minute walk to the Centre."
"For those travelling by car, there is a large car park."
"Parking is large and free of charge."
"Near to central London with free parking."
"Free parking for visitors."
"Parking for cars and bicycles available."
Cons:
"Planes going over every 2 minutes from London Airport rather spoils somewhere that should be peaceful."
"It was a bit of a trek to get to with public transport."
"I received a PENALTY PARKING CHARGE NOTICE."
"I deducted one star as parking is free with admission tickets, but they don’t show you sign at the parking meter."
"Wonderful but care with car registration details!!"
"The otter enclosure is closed for maintenance so check if that’s something you want to see."
"The Gatwick airport flight path not withstanding."
Facilities and Amenities
Pros:
"The park has two routes, each slightly different but both looping back to a main reception area with toilets, a cafe, and reception."
"There's a shop of course and your visit contributes to the upkeep."
"There are also individual bicycle lockers - handy for those travelling on expensive bikes."
"The centre itself has a lovely cafe and shop."
"Nice little cafe with home cooked food as well."
"Very nice cafe and restaurant on site with good food."
"Nice cafe with lots of interesting installations all around the grounds."
Cons:
"Prices if food and drink was ridiculous £8.50 for ice creams."
"Very expensive for drinks £6 for two cans of juice no bottles of water available."
"Food and drink is pricey though."
"The cafe is really overpriced for what it is - the selection is very limited so I would recommend to bring your own food and drinks."
"Only downside was the expense of some of the items at the café. Whilst the quality was good I don't think a small glass bottle of coke is justified at £2.95 or beans on toast, (with only one toast) should be £4.50!"
"However, the Café was silly priced! I know cafes in these kind of places are generally higher but their cafe just took the mick, coffee was made and only half a cup given, a 330ml small bottle of coke £4!"
"The so called chunky French fries were inedible, we sent them back."
Wildlife and Nature Experience
Pros:
"A delightful Watery Sanctuary right in the heart of London."
"Really great place. There are loads of interesting birds to see in a good variety of landscapes."
"Really wonderful wildlife haven in the centre of London where everyone can view our marvellous resident and also a few more exotic species."
"What an amazing place! Thoroughly enjoyed our day and to think this is in London. You feel that you are in a natural environment full of plant, bird and animal habitats."
"A wonderfully open wetland area on the heart of a city. Great to watch birds, enjoy peace and quiet, sit or walk."
"The wildlife conservation habitat opened in 2000 artificially constructed from former Victorian water storage facilities alongside the Thames."
"Love this magical Wetlands hidden away in Barnes."
Cons:
"It mostly is just various kinds of ducks swimming in ponds."
"The only wildlife there are ducks... which I have seen at the local park a million times."
"Good place, bit short on types of animals, mainly ducks a lot of ducks."
"Ponds don’t have many ducks in which is a shame."
"The otters were a bit underwhelming as there are only two."
"Pretty much dead with few visitors, nothing to do really we barely saw any living creature."
"Lovely & peaceful walking around. Otters were cute and entertaining. Other than that it's just ducks and geese. Not really worth the ticket price as you can see them for free in local parks."
Value for Money
Pros:
"Your entry fee also helps their conservation efforts which is a great cause."
"The free activities on offer were educational and fun."
"Highly recommend."
"We have a membership, which is well worth the cost, and go all the time!"
"A visit in each season and it pays for itself and you support conservation."
"It’s expensive, (but is it really?) for a single visit but check out membership."
"Entry cost is quite high (refer to website) but it is a not-for-profit and an excellent cause."
Cons:
"Paying £14 to see them is a bit steep, considering you can see the same birds for free in most parks."
"We went late in the day and I think they should offer a cheaper rate for that as its a bit expensive for families."
"The place could have the potential to be amazing, but there are not enough activities considering the price for the ticket."
"The adult fee of £13.49 I found a bit steep."
"The price was a little steep as a student."
"The only negative is the price, a bit high for what is really a half day visit."
"We did think £14 to get in was a little pricey for what was there."