no hand-feeding

There is no hand-feeding birds at the moment. This is a precautionary measure to help reduce the risk of spreading avian influenza. Thank you for your support and understanding.

Road Closure Notice

The main road to WWT Castle Espie will be closed until 6pm on Wed 7 Jan due to work being carried out locally by BT. We are still open but getting to us may take a little longer. Please follow the diversion signs. Thank you for your patience.

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Where nature soothes, wildlife thrives, and calm waters meet open skies

Adventure play areas

Adventure play areas

Dart, zip and zoom around our nature-based play areas as you unleash your inner dragonfly

Discover Wildlife

Discover Wildlife

Discover a magical mix of wetland and woodland - spot an array of birds and insects

World Wetland Aviary & Diving Duck Talk

World Wetland Aviary & Diving Duck Talk

Meet our ducks and geese from around the world and join handfeeding sessions!

Mudfest

Stomp, splash and squelch this February half-term

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Wild Welly Walks

Wild Welly Walks

1 December 2025 - 31 January 2026

Birdwatch Morning

Birdwatch Morning

Mudfest 2026

7 - 15 February

The Safe Hands project

The Safe Hands project

21 - 28 February (Sat only)

We are WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife.

In a world full of challenges, we’re on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their power. Because when wetlands thrive, so do we.