Arundel News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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