Castle Espie Wetland Centre offers a varied programme of events and activities for all ages (with discounted rates for WWT members). To book on an event please phone 028 9187 4146.
- 1 Jan
New beginnings
Date: All year
Walk into the fresh air of a new year at Castle Espie with a New Year's Day tour at 2.00 pm. Guided walks to continue every day of 2008 at 2.00 pm. Normal admission... - 5 Jan
Feed with a warden
Date: Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 January
Help our wardens to feed the wildfowl every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year. One hour before closing time. No extra charge. - 13 Sep
Lifestyle green show
Date: Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September
Experience a new way to see our world. A show which will challenge you and help you to help the planet. Get a free energy saving light bulb and a tree. Visit the... - 22 Sep
Brent Festival week
Date: Monday 22 to Friday 26 September
Please contact the Centre for details. - 25 Sep
Birdwatch morning
Date: Thursday 25 September
Follow our birding expert Dot Blakely around the grounds and learn about our resident birds. 11.00 am. Normal admission charge. - 25 Sep
Birdwatch morning
Date: Thursday 25 September
Join our popular series of birdwatch mornings held on the last Thursday of each month. Bring binoculars and sensible shoes. A guide will be available to answer all... - 27 Sep
Brent Festival Day
Date: Saturday 27 September
Castle Espie will be the centre of activities to welcome the Brent geese back to Strangford Lough with games, music, stalls, a parade and special ceremony. Please... - 28 Sep
Hard hat tour
Date: Sunday 28 September
A behind the scenes tour of the development works at Castle Espie. 2.00 pm. Normal admission charge. - 4 Oct
Guide in a hide
Date: Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 October
Join a guide in our Brent hide and view the wildlife spectacle of thousands of Brent Geese on Strangford Lough. Running every weekend throughout the winter months.... - 26 Oct
Hard hat tour
Date: Sunday 26 October
A behind the scenes tour of the development works at Castle Espie. 2.00 pm. Normal admission charge.