Walthamstow Wetlands to Launch Eco Christmas Experience 'Winter at the Wetlands' This December

Walthamstow Wetlands in London will open a family Christmas experience called 'Winter at the Wetlands' from 5 to 23 December. The centrepiece is a 45-minute interactive adventure named 'Operation Redwing,' in which children join two guide characters — Norm and Nesbit — on a wildlife mission: learning about animal migration, navigation and winter survival, designing a super sleigh, and meeting Santa in an eco-friendly grotto. All profits go to the London Wildlife Trust, which runs the site — the city's largest urban nature reserve. Tickets start at £40 for one adult and one child, with additional children priced at £23 and additional adults at £20; each child's ticket includes a gift. The experience positions Walthamstow Wetlands as a nature-inspired alternative to London's more traditional Christmas attractions, such as ice rinks, carol concerts, pantos, lights displays and markets.