Top 6 things to do this Feb half term at Arundel Wetland Centre
February is a great time to explore nature looking for signs of spring. Here's our TOP 6 things to do during a visit to our wonderful wetlands!
1. Puddle Jumping
Wear your wellies and jump into nature! Perfect your form and jumping style at the Practice Zone puddles zone before entering our competitions at 11 am & 2.30 pm each day. It’s great fun and the perfect rainy day activity too.
Head to our picnic area at competition times and sign up on the spot before you jump. Included in your admission price.
2. Make a mud painting
Drop into the Outlook In building with our friendly Learning Team to try painting with mud. No artistic skills are required! Plus we’ve some colouring sheets for those who don’t appreciate earth tones!
Drop into the Outlook In build between 10-10.45am or 1-2pm. Included in your admission price.
3. Drop into the discovery hide
This wildlife hide on the water overlooking the Aryn river life lagoon is a perfect place for families to spot the top 10 wild birds of Arundel Wetland Centre. Bring your binoculars or camera to zoom in on the ducks to identify who is who. Look out for a pair of kingfishes on the perches at the nesting bank!
Open from 10am-4pm
4. Wander the Reedbed Boardwalk
Submerge yourself in this pathway of towering reeds. The meandering wooden walkway is perfect for buggies and wheelchairs. Benches allow you to pause and soak in the sights and sounds of this peaceful place. There’s a nice sheltered spot in the reed chamber if you get caught in a rain shower.
5. Suss out our ‘Secret Spots’
We’ve got a few hidden gems on site - secluded places children love to discover! At the very end of the Tranquil Trail - down the wood chipped path from the Lapwing hide is a woven den called the Willow Arbour. The second is in the Wildlife garden where you can find a little glen with a carved wooden chair and a circle of tree stump seats. These are lovely spots for sensory play- close your eyes for one minute and count on your fingers how many different sounds of nature you hear!
Secret spot in the wildlife garden.
6. Meet the Keepers at Pelican Cove
Each day at 2 pm you can meet one of the WWT Keepers who care for the 30 species of threatened and endangered ducks and geese at Arundel Wetland Centre. The friendly keepers will introduce you to our huge Dalmatian pelicans and answer any questions you have about the birds they care for.
Meet at the feeding bay at Pelican Cove, daily at 2pm. Included in your admission price.
Bonus: Get onboard a Boat Safari
A stunning way to see wetlands is from the water. Take a 15 minute ride with a wildlife guide along wet meadows, carr woodland and channels of reeds. Book your boat safari at the admission desk for £3 per person, maximum 6 people per boat.
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is open daily from 10 am-4.30 pm in February. The Water’s Edge Café is open for hot and cold snacks and drinks from 10 am – 4 pm, while the WWT shop is open until 4.30 pm. All pathways are buggy and wheelchair friendly, either paved or non-slip boardwalks.
There is no longer a need to book your visit with us but if you’re not already a member and would like to, please proceed to book your tickets online.
