Things to see and do

Brighten your summer with unforgettable experiences

See our wetlands up close, bursting with life, colour and natural beauty

Adventure play areas

Adventure play areas

Dart, zip and zoom around our nature-based play areas as you unleash your inner dragonfly

Summer Pond Dipping

Summer Pond Dipping

Summer Pond Dipping at WWT Castle Espie Join us on Wednesdays throughout the summer at WWT Castle Espie for an exciting hands-on nature experience: Pond Dipping! From Wednesday 1 July to Wednesday 26 August, dive into the fas

World Wetland Aviary & Diving Duck Talk

World Wetland Aviary & Diving Duck Talk

Meet our ducks and geese from around the world and join handfeeding sessions!

Potters Bothy

Potters Bothy

Step into a creative space where art, heritage and wetlands come together

Discover Wildlife

Discover Wildlife

Discover a magical mix of wetland and woodland - spot an array of birds and insects

Viewing wildlife

Viewing wildlife

Get front row seats to awe-inspiring nature with our bird hides and viewpoints

The Graffan Gallery

The Graffan Gallery

Castle Espie Gallery, Ireland’s only environmental art-space, is open daily from 10am

Sensory Garden

Sensory Garden

Engage all your senses

Duckery

Duckery

Meet our youngest birds enjoying some extra TLC in the colder months

Sustainability

Sustainability

Making the best use of our resources and minimising our impact on the environment

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With so many wildlife encounters and inspiring activities, no two visits are the same. A visit also supports our vital work to restore wetlands and their wildlife.