London Wildlife Trust have partnered with Universal Pictures to celebrate the release of Illumination’s Migration, in cinemas now, with the opening of a new accessible wildlife pond at our Walthamstow Wetlands Nature Reserve.

Broadcaster and Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton was the first to experience this brand new, fully-accessible installation at Walthamstow Wetlands on January 31^st. Opening the pond for visitors at one of our east London nature reserves, Helen said:

In Migration, Illumination invites you to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family holiday like no other as a family of ducks, the Mallards, shake things up and decide to embark on a life changing adventure.

Inspired by the Mallard’s adventure, visitors to Walthamstow Wetlands can also take part in a brand-new Migration themed adventure trail across the reserve for a day of family fun. On this trail, visitors will find their favourite characters from the film who will lead them across the nature reserve, with activities and fun facts along the way.

The new pond has been constructed within the Wetlands’ Sensory Garden and has been designed to be accessible to all. Flat ground access up to the pond edge and specialised bays enable wheelchair users to get as close to the water’s edge as possible. Consisting of new sleepers and stepped bays, it will encourage a variety of species to visit and inhabit the pond, making it the perfect location for groups with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from schools and other community groups to tap into nature and enjoy exploring the pond habitat during education sessions.

Plan your visit to the trail here

Find out more about Migration and get involved with more family activities here