Castle Espie news
Love Learning 2012
This summer come to the Wildfowl & Wetlands centre at Castle Espie and see what fun activities we have in store for one and all. Every weekend in July and August why not join the team for some fun while learning about the amazing wildlife and history
27 June 2012
Vauxhall promotes national pride with top 5 summer attractions in Northern Ireland
As official sponsors of Home Nations Football, Vauxhall recognises that whilst the Northern Irish team may not be competing on the pitch this summer, there are still plenty of reasons for people to display their national pride. Vauxhall dealerships in Nor
22 June 2012
Award Winning Disabled Artist Exhibits at Castle Espie Gallery...‘Our Local Wildlife - Night & Day ‘
On Tuesday 19th June at 10am Castle Espie Gallery, art through nature, will be opening the doors to ‘Our Local Wildlife Night and Day, this is the inspired title of an exhibition by Bangor artist, Kym Lennon, founder of Disability Matters North Down. Th
13 June 2012
Behind-the-Scenes to Fathers Go Feral!
Behind-the-Scenes Tours – On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June Find out more about how the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust manage a complex mosaic of intertidal and freshwater habitats. Grounds and Reserve Manager, Kerry Mackie, will take you behind the sce
5 June 2012
Celebrate the Jubilee weekend and June half-term with a jam-packed line-up at Castle Espie!
Get into the swing of spring and venture down to WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend. From fluffy ducklings, behind-the-scenes tours, to puppet shows, paper puppet workshops and history tours - there’s something for the
22 May 2012
Dixieland Band Jazz it up on Strangford Lough
Music from Bill Cheney and the Bourbon Swing Jazz Band, one of Northern Ireland’s best Dixieland bands will provide the perfect Sunday afternoon while enjoying the best views of Strangford Lough with the sound of summer in the background. So join us t
15 May 2012
The Natural World from a Woman’s Perspective
On Saturday 19th May at 2pm, Castle Espie Gallery, one of Northern Ireland’s premier environmental art spaces, will be opening the doors to ‘Natural Forms’, an exhibition by the Ulster Society of Women Artists (U.S.W.A.). The U.S.W.A. was founded in
9 May 2012
Strangford Stop-Over for Icelandic birds
Film buffs will remember the line, “If you build it, they will come”, from ‘Field of Dreams’. Wildlife management is often this simple - if you provide a habitat that meets the needs of wildlife, it will come. At WWT this seems to have happened.
7 May 2012
Close Encounters of the fluffy, wild & behind-the-scenes kind at WWT Castle Espie this May.
May Madness at Castle Espie – from behind-the-scenes to footprints and fossils. May beckons and with warmer weather just around the corner, WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre outside Comber has lots of entertaining events planned for the May half-term we
1 May 2012
Feather & Fin an exhibition which paints Strangford Lough in Watercolour
On the 21st April at 10am Castle Espie Gallery, Ireland’s only environmental art space, will be opening the doors to the watercolour exhibition ‘’Feather and Fin.” This is the inspired title of an exhibition by artist, Barbara Allen. The e
9 April 2012
Castle Espie through the Lens Regional Winners
WWT Castle Espie Wetlands Centre, Co Down, has named the three regional winners in the Winter heat of its nationwide photography competition. 'Right behind you dear' captured by Brian Dunseath From the abstr
2 April 2012
Scott’s forgotten legacy?
WWT Inspiring Generations appeal video WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre - Inspiring generations to come. Captain Scott is remembered for his incredible bravery, fortitude and self-belief, and his Antarctic expeditions and research findings inspired people
29 March 2012
14 Baby Duckling hatch perfect timing for Easter at Castle Espie
14 Little Ducklings captured by Richie Lort Spring is in the air and WWT Castle Espie was delighted to see the arrival of 14 little adorable mallard ducklings hatch at the weekend. The main breeding season is in full
26 March 2012
Find out about the Birds & the Bees at Castle Espie's Gardening Weekend
Alittle bit of spring by Richie Lort Whether you have a tiny backyard, a strip of lawn or a huge back garden; everyone can do their bit to create a bountiful oasis for wildlife. So join us for ‘Wildlife in your Gard
19 March 2012
Discover Wildlife Wonders
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre is celebrating gardening for wildlife throughout March by hosting a medley of green-fingered events and activities. Events begin this weekend so bring the family down for a morning or afternoon of Den Building. Kids will, w
14 March 2012