Arundel News

Kingfishers return to nest at Arun Riverlife lagoon

Kingfishers return to nest at Arun Riverlife lagoon

The kingfishers are back at the nesting bank on Arun Riverlife lagoon, opposite the Discovery hide.

25 March 2021

Love birds? Its National Nest Box week!

Love birds? Its National Nest Box week!

Love birds? National Nest Box week begins on Valentines Day, Sun 14 Feb. Show garden birds some love by putting up a new nest box in any outdoor space you have! If you already have nest boxes it’s time to give them a spring clean. Attracting birds to yo

14 February 2021

WWT & Mental Health Foundation launch wellbeing guide

WWT & Mental Health Foundation launch wellbeing guide

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), the conservation charity which runs Arundel Wetland Centre, in partnership with leading mental health charity the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), have created a guide to help people improve their mental health and wellbe

2 February 2021

Secret Santa gifts are for the birds

Secret Santa gifts are for the birds

Arundel Wetland Centre had a visit from Secret Santa on Wednesday 23 December and the nene geese were all in a flap! Like other animal attractions belonging to the British Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) WWT Arundel Wetland Centre had joined int

24 December 2020

Discover Arundel is Christmas - town & wetlands

Discover Arundel is Christmas - town & wetlands

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is proud to be part of the beautiful, historic market town of Arundel. Every December the town trims itself with Christmas trees full of festive cheer and Arundel Wetland Centre is pleased to be part of that tradition. A vi

15 December 2020

Arundel is open for wintery wildlife walks

Arundel is open for wintery wildlife walks

A world of discovery awaits you this winter at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Enjoy a wintery stroll in in wide open spaces to walk off your festive feasting. Experience amazing wildlife and see some of the world’s most dramatic and rare birds all in one p

2 December 2020

Mill Stream path closed for tree works

Mill Stream path closed for tree works

The path that runs along the Mill Stream just outside the perimetre fence of WWT Arundel Wetland Centre (between Mill Road and the Arun River) has been closed for at least 21 days for tree works. This is a popular path for local dog walkers as it join

9 November 2020

Arundel Wetland Centre is open for visitors in November

Arundel Wetland Centre is open for visitors in November

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre announces that the wetland nature reserve will remain open, following the UK Government’s announcement of a new four week lockdown in England. Arundel Wetland Centre will be open to allow visitors to enjoy wetland wildlife

5 November 2020

Fall for Nature's spectacle this Autumn

Fall for Nature's spectacle this Autumn

Just as wetlands offer sanctuary to thousands of animals over the colder months, they also make the perfect place to safely escape the everyday and appreciate one of nature’s greatest shows - autumn. As the seasons change so does the wildlife you s

5 October 2020

Enjoy a wild summer

Enjoy a wild summer

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is welcoming visitors this summer to a safe haven of wide open spaces bursting with wetland nature and fun activities including the return of wetland boat safaris safari and hand feeding wildfowl from around the world.

9 August 2020

Coronavirus - latest statement

Coronavirus - latest statement

We are pleased to announce that Arundel Wetland Centre will re-open on Wednesday 10 June

3 June 2020

Make a Splash this Feb half term

Make a Splash this Feb half term

This February half term, children and adults alike are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and join in the South East Puddle Jumping Championships being held at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre.

10 February 2020

2 for 1 admission for Lottery players

2 for 1 admission for Lottery players

From 25 to 29 November 2019 WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is offering 2 for 1 admission to National Lottery players to say thanks for the over £10 million WWT has received from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) over the past 25 years.

25 November 2019

Enjoy a wild winter at WWT Arundel

Enjoy a wild winter at WWT Arundel

There’s always something to see Arundel Wetland Centre -plenty of winter wildlife plus activities for adults and children alike.

18 November 2019

Explore Nocturnal Nature each day of Oct half term

Explore Nocturnal Nature each day of Oct half term

Start at the Wicked Wetlands hut to explore the Nocturnal Nature Trail of sights, sounds and (ugh) smells this October halfterm.

22 October 2019