Castle Espie news
Kilmood Art Club’s 25th Annual Exhibition
On Saturday 12 October at 10am, Castle Espie Art Gallery, nature through art, will be opening the doors to Kilmood Art Club’s 25th Annual exhibition. David Medhurst, the Chairman of Kilmood Art Club highlighted ““The Annual Art Exhibition by Kilmoo
8 October 2013
Migration season is here, Brent events begin
We are gearing up for October here at Castle Espie and, with the arrival of the Brent Geese, Autumn is finally upon us. So come and experience the wonders of migration with one of the following events: The ‘Brent are Back’ event - this is the time of
1 October 2013
Birds are queued for bling at Castle Espie
Castle Espie is offering a unique opportunity to witness some of the wonderful work the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust do; so join our expert wardens in the Duckery as they ring our captive stock of birds which will include 20 different species from Mandar
24 September 2013
Flying Solo Art Exhibition
On Saturday 31 August at 2pm Castle Espie Art Gallery, will be opening the doors to a textile sculpture exhibition “Flying Solo”. This is the inspired title of an exhibition by local artist, Emma Hall. The exhibition will run from Saturday 31 August t
26 August 2013
August antics from mini-beast hunting, den building to pond dipping and storytelling...
Buff-tip moth Join us for some August antics! Everyday we have a different experience on offer from pond dipping to storytelling, mini-beast hunting to den building, talks, walks plus show and tell activities. Wetland
14 August 2013
The Mayor of Ards, Councillor Stephen McIlveen opens ‘Wildwood Play’ Area
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust were delighted that Mayor of Ards, Councillor Stephen McIlveen officially opened the newly refurbished natural woodland play area formerly known to visitors as ‘Stoat Town’. The new development includes swings; a tubu
13 August 2013
See our amazing sun up close at Castle Espie
IAA Solar Day at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Sunday 11 August. The Irish Astronomical Association will be holding another of their very popular public solar astronomy afternoons at Castle Espie Wetland Centre, near Comber, on Sunday afternoon, 11 Aug
7 August 2013
National Friendship Day - Bring a Friend for Free
Did you know that Sunday is National Friendship Day? To celebrate this social day, WWT is giving you the chance to bring a friend to Castle Espie Wetland Centre for free – a great place to come with friends. You’ll have to register for your free ticke
31 July 2013
Medieval Mayhem at Castle Espie (3 & 4 August)
Join the world's most famous outlaw - Robin Hood and come dressed up as one of his merry mob for a weekend of medieval merriment at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre. The event takes place on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August between 11am and 4pm each day. Vis
26 July 2013
‘Dawn to Dusk’ exhibition captures the beauty of Co. Down
On Saturday 27 July at 2pm, the Art Gallery at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre will be offering a unique and exciting opportunity to view ‘Dawn to Dusk’ art exhibition by local artists Hilary Hinds and Jackie Crooks. This exhibition is a collaborative
19 July 2013
Discover wetlands this Summer from mini-beast hunting, den building to pond dipping and storytelling
A summer full of activities lies ahead at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre. Everyday throughout the summer we have something on offer from pond dipping to storytelling, mini-beast hunting to den building, talks, walks plus show and tell activities. For the
16 July 2013
Spect-duckular Event 12 & 13 July
Pond dipping (c) Jerome Favre Kids grab your passports from reception and complete all the family fun activities. All you have to do is get your passport stamped at each activity which will take place at different tim
9 July 2013
Some of the world's largest wild ducks have arrived at Castle Espie and are waiting to meet you.
Some of the world’s largest wild ducks have arrived at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre and are waiting to meet you. The comb ducks are more than twice the size of a rugby ball and have a wingspan approaching 5 feet, or 1.5 metres wide. They would have n
3 July 2013
Have a splashing time at Castle Espie this summer!
With summer in full swing, a visit to Castle Espie can make other days out seem a little......dry! Spending time near or in water is an essential summer experience and makes for unforgettable family memories – you can play with it, adventure on it, gaze
2 July 2013
Castle Espie Uses Plants To Clean Waste Water
Plants are being used to clean up waste water flowing into Strangford Lough thanks to a £10,000 grant awarded to Castle Espie Wetland Centre by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA). The grant has funded new reed beds at the Wetland Centre, whic
13 June 2013