Arundel News

Dads go free this Fathers day

Dads go free this Fathers day

Treat your dad to a day out at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre and escape the everyday!On Sun 18 June dads get free admission to the centre when accompanied by a full paying child or adult. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust recognises all families are unique, so t

8 May 2023

Top 5 for Families this May

Top 5 for Families this May

May is an beautiful time to discover the wonder of wetlands. Warmer weather and brighter days bring new life bursting forth in a green landscape. With wild flowers blooming, butterflies in the hedgerows and ducklings on the water it’s a memory-making

24 April 2023

What's Wild this Spring?

What's Wild this Spring?

Despite cool weather continuing into April there has been enough sun and warm temperatures to launch new life on across the wetlands. Spring is definitely underway! Treat your senses to wildflowers blooming, insects buzzing and birdsong in the air as

17 April 2023

Photo contest winner's pics shot at  WWT Arundel

Photo contest winner's pics shot at WWT Arundel

Waterlife Magazine announced the overall winner of the 2022 photo competition is Chris Bishop with his image of Sand martins at Arundel Wetland Centre titled Aerial Ballet. Chris's photo (above) won him a pair of Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 binoculars for

15 April 2023

Get on nature’s trail with Duck Detective activities  this Easter

Get on nature’s trail with Duck Detective activities this Easter

Arundel Wetland Centre will be running a free Duck Detective trail for the Easter break, with events taking place from April 1-16. Families will be able to put their detective hats on as they follow a trail of clues around our wetlands to reveal nature

29 March 2023

Top 5 for Families to Try this April

Top 5 for Families to Try this April

Spring is an exciting time to discover the wonder of wetlands. Warmer weather and brighter days bring new life bursting forth in a green landscape. With wildlife awaking and hatching out it’s a memory-making day out for everyone. Here are some sugges

20 March 2023

Our Keepers are on the hop in spring

Our Keepers are on the hop in spring

There is always stunning wildlife to see at Arundel Wetland Centre but our site is also home to a collection of non-native ducks and geese that tell the story of wetlands around the world. Caring for these birds has our keepers busy year 'round but especi

18 March 2023

NEW Reedbed Willow Sphere preview for WWT members

NEW Reedbed Willow Sphere preview for WWT members

The new Reedbed Willow Sphere opens for WWT Members on a special preview day on Thurs 30 March. It will open for all visitors on Sat 1 April. Immerse yourself in reedbed wildlife inside in this beautiful woven sphere with views across the wetlands. Bea

9 March 2023

Hide out in our hides this Feb halfterm

Hide out in our hides this Feb halfterm

Hideout with the experts to experience winter wildlife this February half term Feb 11-19 at Arundel Wetland Centre

8 February 2023

Free  cup of tea or coffee for WWT members

Free cup of tea or coffee for WWT members

Members - get a free pot of tea or cup of filter coffee when you visit Arundel Wetland Centre between Jan 28 to Feb 10. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we want to say how much we love your support by giving our adult members a Winter Warmer Reward

17 January 2023

White-tailed eagles at Arundel

White-tailed eagles at Arundel

A wildlife reintroduction project miles away on the Isle of Wight has led to sightings of white-tailed eagles at Arundel Wetland Centre for the first time. The white-tailed eagles, also known as sea eagles, began appearing here in October and are still

5 December 2022

Holiday hours at Arundel Wetland Centre

Holiday hours at Arundel Wetland Centre

Arundel Wetland Centre is open every day in December, except for Christmas Day, to allow visitors to enjoy vibrant family days out or peaceful moments, away from the hustle and bustle, this holiday season.For Christmas Eve December 24 we are closing at bi

1 December 2022

Checking the nest chambers at the Sand Martin hide nesting bank

Checking the nest chambers at the Sand Martin hide nesting bank

Now that breeding season is over and the martins have migrated south, our Reserve Team entered the nesting chambers of the Sand Martin hide to check how many were used this year. Many nest holes were active in the summer so we were excited to count the re

22 October 2022

Explore the weird & wonderful eek!citing trail this half term

Explore the weird & wonderful eek!citing trail this half term

FAMILIES can put their courage to the test as they explore the eek!citing and mysterious world of wetland nature this October half term on at eek! week at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. From the feathered and furred to the slimy and scaly, there are some

1 October 2022

Connect with nature this autumn at Arundel

Connect with nature this autumn at Arundel

Autumn is a natural time of change and reflection. Nature’s palette shifts and migrating birds pass through on journeys south or arrive to stay the winter. After the busy summer we also slow down and search for calm. We know that spending time in natu

13 September 2022