Arundel News

What Lurks Beneath this October at Arundel Wetland Centre?

What Lurks Beneath this October at Arundel Wetland Centre?

This new trail will provoke shrieks and laughter as families follow the interactive trail to discover the creatures lurking at Arundel Wetland Centre.

30 August 2021

Wetlands Can! WWT Arundel joins the call to create more wetlands

Wetlands Can! WWT Arundel joins the call to create more wetlands

WWT Arundel in West Sussex joins call to create more wetlands as new research shows huge public support for investment in natural solutions to the climate emergency

20 July 2021

Be a Wetland Explorer this Summer

Be a Wetland Explorer this Summer

Families can discover the wonder of wetlands this summer, with a self-led Wetland Explorer activities at Arundel Wetland Centre. Designed to teach valuable skills while having fun outdoors, these interactive challenges will reconnect visitors young and

11 July 2021

Arundel officially opens new aviary for 75th Anniversary

Arundel officially opens new aviary for 75th Anniversary

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre celebrated the official opening of the Coastal Creek Aviary and the Pelican Cove exhibit on Thurs 10 June. The evening’s activities also toasted the 75th Anniversary of the Wildfowl &Wetlands Trust and the 45th year since Arun

11 June 2021

Coastal Creek Aviary is open to visitors

Coastal Creek Aviary is open to visitors

The new Coastal Creek avairy opened to visitors in April The next time you visit Arundel Wetland Centre, you'll be able to explore the Coastal Creek aviary. The new Coastal Creek aviary is landscaped with rocks, shoreline vegetation and waterfalls, to

24 May 2021

Citizen Science postcards at Arundel

Citizen Science postcards at Arundel

New observations postcard allow visitors to help wardens watch wildlife at Arundel Wetland Centre

22 May 2021

Pond dipping & hand feeding open this half term

Pond dipping & hand feeding open this half term

This half term (May 28-June 6) pack your day out at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre full of family fun with pond dipping sessions, hand feeding the ducks and riding the boat safari! The wildlife viewing hides are open and there are loads of wild ducklings, gos

18 May 2021

Wildlife spotting this April at Arundel

Wildlife spotting this April at Arundel

Our wildlife hides are currently closed but there are many ways and places to experience wildlife this spring at Arundel Wetland Centre.

19 April 2021

Take a Peek at Pelican Cove

Take a Peek at Pelican Cove

Meet the Dalmatian pelican - the largest and rarest of the pelican species with a wingspan up to 11 feet! Brand new to Arundel Wetland Centre these big birds are in the brand new Pelican Cove exhibit opening this April! Dalmatian pelicans were a famili

30 March 2021

Kingfishers return to nest at Arun Riverlife lagoon

Kingfishers return to nest at Arun Riverlife lagoon

The kingfishers are back at the nesting bank on Arun Riverlife lagoon, opposite the Discovery hide.

25 March 2021

Love birds? Its National Nest Box week!

Love birds? Its National Nest Box week!

Love birds? National Nest Box week begins on Valentines Day, Sun 14 Feb. Show garden birds some love by putting up a new nest box in any outdoor space you have! If you already have nest boxes it’s time to give them a spring clean. Attracting birds to yo

14 February 2021

WWT & Mental Health Foundation launch wellbeing guide

WWT & Mental Health Foundation launch wellbeing guide

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), the conservation charity which runs Arundel Wetland Centre, in partnership with leading mental health charity the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), have created a guide to help people improve their mental health and wellbe

2 February 2021

Secret Santa gifts are for the birds

Secret Santa gifts are for the birds

Arundel Wetland Centre had a visit from Secret Santa on Wednesday 23 December and the nene geese were all in a flap! Like other animal attractions belonging to the British Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) WWT Arundel Wetland Centre had joined int

24 December 2020

Discover Arundel is Christmas - town & wetlands

Discover Arundel is Christmas - town & wetlands

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is proud to be part of the beautiful, historic market town of Arundel. Every December the town trims itself with Christmas trees full of festive cheer and Arundel Wetland Centre is pleased to be part of that tradition. A vi

15 December 2020

Arundel is open for wintery wildlife walks

Arundel is open for wintery wildlife walks

A world of discovery awaits you this winter at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Enjoy a wintery stroll in in wide open spaces to walk off your festive feasting. Experience amazing wildlife and see some of the world’s most dramatic and rare birds all in one p

2 December 2020