Arundel News

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

Managing our wild side

Managing our wild side

Reserve Manager Suzi Lanaway (above) takes you through the summer season of wildlife at Arundel Wetland Centre and ahead to autumn with these monthly updates. June: Kingfisher fledglings, delightful damselflies and 'toadpoles' The wet weather followed b

11 September 2022

Who's new at Arundel this season

Who's new at Arundel this season

From May through September the Keepers at Arundel were busy with the hatching, feeding and fledging of new cygnets, goslings and ducklings among the collection birds at Arundel Wetland Centre. Many birds nest in exhibits in boxes built by the Keepers. Eg

10 September 2022

Super 7 things for families to do this August

Super 7 things for families to do this August

The weather may be hot and dry but the wetlands are green and lush with shady spots to chill out in. Here are our Super Seven tips to try during your family visit this August! Join the Junior Wildlife Rangers Join the fun and become a Junior Wetland Ran

11 August 2022

Seven black-necked grebe chicks hatch at Arundel Wetland Centre

Seven black-necked grebe chicks hatch at Arundel Wetland Centre

Seven black-necked grebes chicks have hatched at Arundel Wetland Centre between May 29 through July 4 this year. Arundel Wetland Centre is the only attraction with black-necked grebe chicks in the UK and in all of Europe. The oldest chick named Pumpkin ha

26 July 2022

Become a Wetland Ranger this Summer at Arundel Wetland Centre

Become a Wetland Ranger this Summer at Arundel Wetland Centre

Families can join in the fun to become Junior Wetland Rangers at Arundel Wetland Centre this summer holiday. Follow in the footsteps of our rangers and help us with our daily mission to save wetland nature with 8 challenges along our Junior Wetland Ranger

18 July 2022

Chill out in our wetlands this weekend

Chill out in our wetlands this weekend

With the heat rising across the country, let the cooling wetlands of WWT Arundel help bring your temperature down this weekend. Make the most of our shady walkways and benches through the peaceful reedbeds, wildlife garden and woodland loop. And when y

15 July 2022

Two pairs of kingfishers nest at Arundel for the first time

Two pairs of kingfishers nest at Arundel for the first time

Double kingfisher families at Arundel Wetland Centre give more close encounters and photo opportunities this summer.

13 July 2022

Reedswamp exhibit works

Reedswamp exhibit works

We have restructured our Reedswamp exhibit this by removing silt out of the pond, adding more land area for geese to graze and removing the foot bridge. Machinery works were completed on the Reedswamp project in April . In July we added topsoil, grass se

9 July 2022

May 28-June 5 is Wonderful Wildlife Week at WWT Arundel

May 28-June 5 is Wonderful Wildlife Week at WWT Arundel

Wriggling tadpoles, fledging kingfishers and fluffy oystercatcher chicks (above) are part of the wonderful wildlife hatching out of the ponds and meadows this half term at Arundel Wetland Centre from May 28-June 5, all part of Wonderful Wildlife Week.

23 May 2022

Busy breeding season  is underway at Arundel

Busy breeding season is underway at Arundel

Head Keeper Sam McKinlay and the Collection Team once again have their hands full with breeding season underway among the threatened and endangered birds they care for at Arundel Wetland Centre. The Keepers have many species to track and will house the ha

11 May 2022

Top 10 to try during Easter holiday weekend

Top 10 to try during Easter holiday weekend

Our tips on things to try during your family visit this April.

11 April 2022

New Play Park to Open for Easter holidays

New Play Park to Open for Easter holidays

A new play park will open at Arundel Wetland Centre just in time for the Easter holidays in West Sussex! This spring young visitors will be exploring bird boxes, wobbly lily pads and seesaws via a new pathway of balance beams, rope walks and a curved walk

13 March 2022

Top 6 things to do this Feb half term at Arundel Wetland Centre

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 Practi

19 February 2022