Arundel News
Pelican barn under construction
This month our team is working with contractors Landmark Construction to install a pelican "barn" at the back of our Pelican Cove exhibit. In early March, the shelter will be ready to welcome two male Dalmatian Pelicans who will join our two female pel
11 February 2025
Wild February
The primroses and snowdrops starting to flower and even the odd daffodil in bud, giving us hope that spring is just around the corner.Birds are starting to sing in earnest and there is much displaying from drakes in their finest plumage. Our Reserve team
4 February 2025
National Nest Box week is Feb 14-21
Love birds? National Nest Box week starts on Valentine’s Day, 14 Feb and runs through Feb 21.Show your garden birds some love by putting up a new nest box in any outdoor space you have! Attracting birds to your green space is an easy way to connect wit
17 January 2025
Toad Patrol!
Prowling Mill Road at night, protecting the small and vulnerable - its Arundel Wetland Centre's Toad Patrol!Milder, damp weather from late January to early March signals to common toads that it's migration time in Sussex. Sadly, this can put them in dang
17 January 2025
Nearly half of adults in the South East will set their goals for 2025 during a festive walk
More than 55% in the South East plan to set an intention with the aim of improving their health and wellbeing during the coming year.
19 December 2024
WWT Arundel awarded Bronze in Accessibility & Inclusivity
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre was awarded a Bronze for Accessible and Inclusive Tourism at the Beautiful South Tourism Awards.
17 December 2024
Discover mood-boosting wetlands
Wander through wild spaces that give you room to breathe. Uncover inspiring wildlife hidden in every corner. Lose yourself in worlds within wetlands this winter. Research by the Mental Health Foundation reports 65% of people say that being near water
4 December 2024
Wander to watch wetland wildlife this winter
Winter is a magical time of year to be at our wetlands. A sense of peace and tranquillity settles over the landscape and our watery spaces become gentler, relaxing places that encourage moments of stillness. Be inspired by our wild side…. and plan ti
4 December 2024
Winter Projects at Arundel
Our teams work on winter reedbed cuts and behind-the-scenes works to improve our site.
2 December 2024
Great Gift Ideas
Give wilder this Christmas with gifts from WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. There’s quality gifts for everyone on your list in our WWT gift shop. Check out stylish and sustainable wallets, bags and backpacks, luxury and vegan self-care products, local gi
27 November 2024
Holiday hours in December
Arundel Wetland Centre is open every day in December, except for Christmas Day on Dec 25. Visitors can enjoy vibrant family days out or peaceful moments grounded in nature, away from the hustle and bustle, this holiday season. For Christmas Eve on T
26 November 2024
Donate a day to working in wetlands
Join on of our one-day winter work parties to save nesting spots this spring.
18 November 2024
Roosting harriers and egrets on Arundel afternoons
Harriers and egrets roosting on the winter afternoons, so we've added 3 new Evening Roost dates
18 November 2024
Spooky seasonal treats are part of the bird enrichment program
You may think we are really in the Halloween spirit but the colourful pumpkins from Arundel Pumpkin Patch we are putting in the exhibits this year are to make life interesting for the flocks at WWT Arundel.
15 October 2024
Cattle egrets nest at Arundel for the first time
Seven nests of cattle egrets make-up this new colony, nesting at WWT Arundel for the first time.
11 October 2024