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Mudfest 2025

Stomp, splash and squelch this February half term

No one does mud quite like us. It’s the stuff our super-powered wetlands (and great family adventures) are made of.

Make it, mix it, mould it and build with it, sling it, paint it and jump in it. Head to WWT Castle Espie for muddy activities kids of all ages will love.

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The activity line-up

Mud art

From plates to pots to decorations, get stuck into some crafting with mud as your medium.

Mud kitchen

Use pots and pans to mix up a treat in our mud kitchen.

Mud slinging

Embrace mess. Throw mud at the target in our mud slinging contest. Scoop it, aim it, sling it – and score points for hitting the target!

Brilliant beaks

Get up close to the fascinating beaks that once belonged to our wetland birds.

Ready to get muddy?

Grab your wellies and head to our wetlands this February half term for messy, muddy activities the whole family will love.

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