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Medieval Mayhem at Castle Espie (3 & 4 August)
Join the world's most famous outlaw - Robin Hood and come dressed up as one of his merry mob for a weekend of medieval merriment at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre. The event takes place on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August between 11am and 4pm each day. Vis
26 July 2013
‘Dawn to Dusk’ exhibition captures the beauty of Co. Down
On Saturday 27 July at 2pm, the Art Gallery at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre will be offering a unique and exciting opportunity to view ‘Dawn to Dusk’ art exhibition by local artists Hilary Hinds and Jackie Crooks. This exhibition is a collaborative
19 July 2013
Discover wetlands this Summer from mini-beast hunting, den building to pond dipping and storytelling
A summer full of activities lies ahead at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre. Everyday throughout the summer we have something on offer from pond dipping to storytelling, mini-beast hunting to den building, talks, walks plus show and tell activities. For the
16 July 2013
Spect-duckular Event 12 & 13 July
Pond dipping (c) Jerome Favre Kids grab your passports from reception and complete all the family fun activities. All you have to do is get your passport stamped at each activity which will take place at different tim
9 July 2013
Some of the world's largest wild ducks have arrived at Castle Espie and are waiting to meet you.
Some of the world’s largest wild ducks have arrived at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre and are waiting to meet you. The comb ducks are more than twice the size of a rugby ball and have a wingspan approaching 5 feet, or 1.5 metres wide. They would have n
3 July 2013
Have a splashing time at Castle Espie this summer!
With summer in full swing, a visit to Castle Espie can make other days out seem a little......dry! Spending time near or in water is an essential summer experience and makes for unforgettable family memories – you can play with it, adventure on it, gaze
2 July 2013
Castle Espie Uses Plants To Clean Waste Water
Plants are being used to clean up waste water flowing into Strangford Lough thanks to a £10,000 grant awarded to Castle Espie Wetland Centre by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA). The grant has funded new reed beds at the Wetland Centre, whic
13 June 2013
DOWN to Earth’ with the Ulster Society of Women Artists
On Saturday 15 June at 2.30pm, the Art Gallery will be offering a unique and exciting opportunity to view ‘DOWN to earth’ art exhibition by the Ulster Society of Women Artists (U.S.W.A.). The U.S.W.A. was founded in 1957 by the artist Gladys MacCabe.
10 June 2013
Close Encounters of the Fluffy, Artistic and from Behind-the-Scenes kind
On Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June enjoy a very special exclusive behind-the-Scenes tour and discover how the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust manage their wildlife reserve and collection of ducks, geese, and swans from around the world. Grounds and Reserve Manag
4 June 2013
Going quackers for fluffy ducklings . . .
Downy Ducklings captured by David Lowe DUCKLINGS have been taking their first faltering waddles at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, outside Comber, Co Down. The popular Downy Duckling Tours have returned and will take
29 May 2013
May Madness at Castle Espie - Be a Research Ranger for a day, Catch a Puppet Show or meet our Fluffy Ducklings!..
Spring is a time for New Life at our wetland reserve as goslings and ducklings hatch all around us and are regularly seen pattering and paddling after their parents. Dragonflies, insects and butterflies also emerge, along with toads, newts and frogspawn.
17 May 2013
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Nene and gosling by Kathleen Misajon May beckons and with warmer weather just around the corner, WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre outside Comber has a few unusual events planned for the first May bank holiday weekend.
2 May 2013
Land, Air & Sea Exhibition
On Thursday 2 May, The Gallery at Castle Espie Wetland Centre will be offering a unique and exciting opportunity to view ‘Land, Air & Sea’ art exhibition by the Majury family. The inspiration for this exhibition reflects their passion for our envi
29 April 2013
Early Birds catch the Dawn Chorus at Castle Espie
International Dawn Chorus Day, on 5 May 2013, is the worldwide celebration of nature’s daily miracle. Castle Espie Wetland Centre is offering a unique opportunity to enjoy their wonderful Wren captured by Richie Lort
16 April 2013
Have a Cracking Easter at Castle Espie
Easter isn’t all about chocolate eggs wrapped in colourful foil, it’s also the time when Castle Espie Wetland Centre, on the shores of Strangford Lough comes alive. Celebrate the thrill of new life as eggs begin to hatch and cute ducklings and gosling
18 March 2013