Castle Espie news
Nature Explorers: Mon 27th July - Sun 2nd August
Pond Dipping. Pic Nigel Snell / WWT Your passport is waiting, your expedition is set and your summer adventure starts at Castle Espie! Every day there are four self guided activities to complete to earn stickers for t
17 July 2015
Nature Explorers: Mon 20th - Sun 26th July
Pond Dipping: Andrew Bustard / WWT Your passport is waiting, your expedition is set and your summer adventure starts at Castle Espie! Every day there are four self guided activities to complete to earn stickers for th
17 July 2015
Nature Explorers: Mon 13th - Sun 19th July
Den Building at Castle Espie Your passport is waiting, your expedition is set and your summer adventure starts at Castle Espie! Every day there are four self guided activities to complete to earn stickers for the Natu
17 July 2015
First Light-bellied Brent Goslings Hatch
(c) Chris Henry WWT WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre has announced the safe arrival of two light-bellied brent geese goslings. It’s the first time that the aviculture team at Castle Espie have successfully bred lig
17 July 2015
Nature Explorers: Mon 6th - Sun 12th July
Be a Nature Explorer this summer at Castle Espie Your passport is waiting, your expedition is set and your summer adventure starts at Castle Espie! Every day there are four self guided activities to complete to earn s
6 July 2015
Pop-Up Pit Stop for Gran Fondo Cyclists
Castle Espie Centre Manager Sarah Clarke is pictured with Roy, a regular cyclist and Castle Espie visitor at the Pop-up Pit Stop on the Ballydrain Road. On Sunday 21st June during the Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia event
16 June 2015
Curiosity is Rewarded at Secret Swamp
Brothers Toby and Archie McKelvey were amongst the first children to discover the Secret Swamp at Castle Espie when it opened on Saturday 30th May 2015. Castle Espie Wetland Centre has revealed The Secret Swamp - a n
31 May 2015
Award Winning Artist's Striking New Exhibition The Pondered Path Opens at Castle Espie Gallery
Multi award winning artist Millie Moore is impressing visitors to the Castle Espie with her striking exhibition The Pondered Path which recaptures the atmospheric experiences and the senses stored up from walking in her local landscape in rural County Do
26 May 2015
Dawn Chorus to Reach a Crescendo
Dawn Chorus Wren. Credit: Richie Lort On Saturday 11th April at 6:30am we are offering a unique opportunity to enjoy our wonderful wildlife reserve before daybreak with a Dawn Chorus. Everyone, from those with
30 March 2015
Wintery weather to continue as Ice Age returns to Castle Espie.
The recent cold snap which brought Arctic temperatures and icy conditions is set to continue this weekend at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre when the visitors will get to experience the Ice Age. The two day family event on Saturday 28th February and Sund
24 February 2015
Soft play with a difference at new Arctic themed Brent Play Barn
Michael and Louise Graham with sons Eli and Seth officially opened the Brent Play Barn at Castle Espie Wetland Centre. Visitors to Castle Espie can now enjoy the first in a series of new developments for 2015.What was
12 February 2015
Wakey Wakey for Half Term Hibernation Fun!
Wakey wakey, and get set for half term hibernation fun at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre. From Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd February visitors to Castle Espie can take part in hibernation themed activities including
12 February 2015
Name the Brent Play Barn Characters at Castle Espie’s New Soft Play.
Work has started at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre transforming what was originally a cattle barn into an Arctic themed soft play room called the Brent Play Barn where young visitors can connect with nature through play. The new soft play environment, s
27 January 2015
Loose Thread Quilters Make Music at Castle Espie Gallery
Make a cosy start to the New Year and check out the return of the Loose Thread Quilters who are showcasing their latest music themed collection of quilts ‘Song of the Quilt’ at the Castle Espie Gallery. The exhibition will run from Tuesday 13t
12 January 2015
Make Magical Memories at Wonderful Winter Events.
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre has launched a programme of wonderful winter events for December including the magical Here Comes Santa experience, a free Christmas recital by the Gryphon Consort and a guided walk on Boxing Day to burn off the Christmas
25 November 2014