Papa Elf at Castle Espie

When: Various dates between Thu 4- Sun 21 Dec Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Normal Admission Time: 4pm at Reception Join WWT Castle Espie for a joyful Christmas story time […]
Christmas Craft Fair with North Down Craft Collective

When: Sun 30 Nov Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Free (for market entry) Time: 10am-4pm Meet local artists and makers and shop their beautiful, handmade craft pieces. From textiles to […]
Winter Wonders at WWT Castle Espie: Experience the Magic of the Season While Supporting Wetland Conservation

This winter, WWT Castle Espie offers more than just a stunning winter wildlife experience. With festive activities, wildlife encounters, and opportunities to support conservation, the reserve is the perfect place […]
Frightfully Fun Crafts with Boom Studios

When: Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Normal Admission Time: 11am-3pm (drop-in) Each day brings a new craft activity, all themed around autumn, wildlife, […]
Super Natural October

When: Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-5pm This Halloween, escape the ghouls and goblins, and step into a super natural […]
Magical Memories and ‘Super Natural’ Fun this October at WWT Castle Espie

WWT Castle Espie is inviting visitors to take a ‘Super Natural’ adventure this Halloween season from 27 – 31 October. Guaranteed to leave you spellbound, the week-long magical activities will […]
Explore the magical world of the Dragonfly Festival at WWT Castle Espie this summer

This summer get ready to explore activities that celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies at WWT Castle Espie, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, at the first Dragonfly Festival. From […]
Get lost in your own wetland adventure at WWT Castle Espie this World Wetlands Day

To celebrate World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2025, WWT Castle Espie is inviting nature-lovers to claim a FREE admission ticket and explore their local wetland. Visitors to WWT Castle Espie […]
Mudfest fun at WWT Castle Espie

Grab your wellies and head to WWT Castle Espie this February half term, 8-16 February for Mudfest 2025. New this year, Mudfest is nine days of mud-themed activities, guaranteed to […]
Award-winning local writer latest ambassador for WWT

WWT has appointed the award-winning nature writer and naturalist Dara McAnulty as their newest ambassador. In his new role, Dara will join WWT’s impressive roster of wetland ambassadors including David […]
GET READY AS THE SUMMER OF WONDER STARTS AT WWT CASTLE ESPIE

Get ready as the summer of wonder 2024 starts at WWT Castle Espie, and everyone is invited to explore, connect and enjoy creating new experiences, whilst deepening their understand of […]
Bing’s Nature Explorers

Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with a little help from Bing and his friends. Become a Nature Explorer with activity trails, storytelling, and much more. Plus, enjoy a […]