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Wetland Wildlife Weekend
Join us to celebrate World Wetlands Day (2 Feb), an international celebration of wetlands. Mantella Environmental Education will be bring along their amphibians and insects for everyone to meet, take part in wetland themed activities in a day long
28 January 2014
Artists inspired by Nature
Castle Espie Gallery, nature through art, will be opening the doors on Saturday 1 February at 2pm to an inspiring mixed exhibition of art works by Irish artists. The theme of the exhibition was to capture the surrounding nature using various mediums. The
27 January 2014
Loose Thread Quilters ‘En Vacances’ Exhibition (4 – 27 Jan 2014)
Beat those winter blues away this January and come along to check out the return of the Loose Thread Quilters who will be showcasing their latest collection of quilts entitled “En Vacances” at Castle Espie Gallery. The exhibition opens on Saturday 4 J
20 December 2013
Have a Magical time at Castle Espie this Christmas
Get into the festive mood at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre's wonderful winter weekends! running from 7 December to 26 January 2014. It surely is berry exciting!! Here Comes Santa - 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 & 23 Dec Meet Santa in his magical grotto and a
12 November 2013
Treelightful weekend (2 & 3 November)
On Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd November join us for an afternoon of ‘tree-mendous’ fun at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Co Down. Accompany Robin McKee, our resident tree expert, around the reserve and learn about the various types of trees nativ
29 October 2013
34,000 Brent Geese arrive in Ireland, but where are all the youngsters??
This year’s International Brent goose survey carried out on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October counted 34,000 geese, somewhat lower than what was expected. The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), in partnership with other organisations and volunteers, c
16 October 2013
Spooky Spellbound Festival (26 Oct - 3 Nov)
For those who are feeling brave, bring your little monsters along for a whole host of Halloween events running from Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November. There’s something to keep everyone entertained from face painting, haunted tours, storytelling,
15 October 2013
Kilmood Art Club’s 25th Annual Exhibition
On Saturday 12 October at 10am, Castle Espie Art Gallery, nature through art, will be opening the doors to Kilmood Art Club’s 25th Annual exhibition. David Medhurst, the Chairman of Kilmood Art Club highlighted ““The Annual Art Exhibition by Kilmoo
8 October 2013
Migration season is here, Brent events begin
We are gearing up for October here at Castle Espie and, with the arrival of the Brent Geese, Autumn is finally upon us. So come and experience the wonders of migration with one of the following events: The ‘Brent are Back’ event - this is the time of
1 October 2013
Birds are queued for bling at Castle Espie
Castle Espie is offering a unique opportunity to witness some of the wonderful work the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust do; so join our expert wardens in the Duckery as they ring our captive stock of birds which will include 20 different species from Mandar
24 September 2013
Flying Solo Art Exhibition
On Saturday 31 August at 2pm Castle Espie Art Gallery, will be opening the doors to a textile sculpture exhibition “Flying Solo”. This is the inspired title of an exhibition by local artist, Emma Hall. The exhibition will run from Saturday 31 August t
26 August 2013
August antics from mini-beast hunting, den building to pond dipping and storytelling...
Buff-tip moth Join us for some August antics! Everyday we have a different experience on offer from pond dipping to storytelling, mini-beast hunting to den building, talks, walks plus show and tell activities. Wetland
14 August 2013
The Mayor of Ards, Councillor Stephen McIlveen opens ‘Wildwood Play’ Area
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust were delighted that Mayor of Ards, Councillor Stephen McIlveen officially opened the newly refurbished natural woodland play area formerly known to visitors as ‘Stoat Town’. The new development includes swings; a tubu
13 August 2013
See our amazing sun up close at Castle Espie
IAA Solar Day at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Sunday 11 August. The Irish Astronomical Association will be holding another of their very popular public solar astronomy afternoons at Castle Espie Wetland Centre, near Comber, on Sunday afternoon, 11 Aug
7 August 2013
National Friendship Day - Bring a Friend for Free
Did you know that Sunday is National Friendship Day? To celebrate this social day, WWT is giving you the chance to bring a friend to Castle Espie Wetland Centre for free – a great place to come with friends. You’ll have to register for your free ticke
31 July 2013