Castle Espie news
Put a date with a TV naturalist in someone’s stocking this Christmas
TV naturalist Mike Dilger is performing a series of shows at stunning wetland locations around the UK from 25 January next year and will be at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Co Down on the 29th January 2013. Tickets for the nine evening shows are sellin
15 November 2012
Scott of the Antarctic Exhibition
'Scott of the Antarctic' was a naval officer and explorer, who died attempting to be the first to reach the South Pole in 1912. His son Peter, aged just two when his father and his companions perished, went on to found the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (W
13 November 2012
Launch of "Still Waters" Exhibition by Award Winning Artist Rosie McClelland
On Saturday 10 November at 2pm, Castle Espie Gallery, nature through art, will be opening the doors to the exhibition ‘Still Waters’. This is the inspired title of an exhibition by Belfast artist Rosie McClelland. The exhibition will run from Saturday
5 November 2012
Spellbound Festival
For those who are feeling brave, bring your little monsters along for a whole host of Halloween events running from Thursday 25 October to Friday 2 November. There’s something to keep everyone entertained from face painting, haunted tours, a monster mas
16 October 2012
Join Our Mad Professor Brent
Join our mad Professor Brent for a fun filled afternoon of activities on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October. Travel with Professor Brent from Northern Ireland to Iceland and then on to Greenland before settling in the Canadian Arctic as we follow the m
10 October 2012
Kilmood Art Club’s Annual Exhibition at Castle Espie Wetland Centre
Castle Espie Gallery, nature through art, will be opening the doors on Saturday 13th October at 10am to the Annual Exhibition of Kilmood Art Club. This is a major club event each year, and the exhibition comprises of approximately 80 paintings by club mem
8 October 2012
Birds Through Irish Eyes – An evocative new publication by acclaimed Belfast writer Anthony McGeehan
Local Belfast writer Anthony McGeehan is set to launch his new book BIRDS Through Irish Eyes at Castle Espie Wetland Centre on Sunday 30 September 2012. Anthony will be speaking about the book, answering questions, and signing copies from 2pm - 5pm. Every
20 September 2012
1000’s of Migratory Geese make a Surprisingly Early Return to Strangford Lough
Over 5000 Light-bellied Brent Geese have arrived early in Strangford Lough having bypassed their normal stopover in Iceland. This is an unusual occurrence and likely caused by strong tail winds which carried them on from Greenland to Strangford Lough. Som
5 September 2012
‘Seasons’ Watercolour Exhibition by Artist Grahame Booth
On Saturday 25th August at 2pm, Castle Espie Gallery, nature through art, will be opening the doors to the watercolour exhibition ‘Seasons’. This is the inspired title of an exhibition by Belfast artist Grahame Booth. The exhibition will run from Satu
20 August 2012
Two Weeks of Fun Before the School Run
With Classroom antics looming over the kids why not blow out the last 2 weeks of summer and join us at Castle Espie Wetland Centre for woodland mini beats hunts, pond dipping and the chance to meet some baby owls - Trix the Great Gray Owl, Woody the Asian
14 August 2012
Local amateur photographers named winners in WWT Castle Espie photography competition
Canada Goose in Flight_captured by John Doherty Six local amateur photographers have picked up awards in the regional Spring heat of WWT’s Photography Competition 2011–2012, held in celebration of the Scott Antarc
24 July 2012
Summer Fun at Castle Espie Wetland Centre
Summer is an exciting time at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, with so much to see and do. Why not bring the family along to enjoy a host of fantastic activities this July and August. Including woodland mini beats hunts, pond dipping, listening for wildli
14 July 2012
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