May Madness at Castle Espie - Be a Research Ranger for a day, Catch a[...]
Posted on 17th May 2013 by WWT Castle Espie
Spring is a time for New Life at our wetland reserve as goslings and ducklings hatch all around us and are regularly seen pattering and paddling after their parents. Dragonflies, insects and butterflies also emerge, along[...]
Continue readingExclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Posted on 2nd May 2013 by WWT Castle Espie
May beckons and with warmer weather just around the corner, WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre outside Comber has a few unusual events planned for the first May bank holiday weekend. Behind-the-scenes Reserve Tours - Sat 4, [...]
Land, Air & Sea Exhibition
Posted on 29th April 2013 by WWT Castle Espie
On Thursday 2 May, The Gallery at Castle Espie Wetland Centre will be offering a unique and exciting opportunity to view 'Land, Air & Sea' art exhibition by the Majury family. The inspiration for this exhibition [...]
Early Birds catch the Dawn Chorus at Castle Espie
Posted on 16th April 2013 by WWT Castle Espie
International Dawn Chorus Day, on 5 May 2013, is the worldwide celebration of nature's daily miracle. Castle Espie Wetland Centre is offering a unique opportunity to enjoy their wonderful wildlife reserve before daybreak [...]
Have a Cracking Easter at Castle Espie
Posted on 18th March 2013 by WWT Castle Espie
Easter isn't all about chocolate eggs wrapped in colourful foil, it's also the time when Castle Espie Wetland Centre, on the shores of Strangford Lough comes alive. Celebrate the thrill of new life as eggs begin to hatch [...]
Artists inspired by nature
Posted on 9th March 2013 by WWT Castle Espie
Castle Espie Gallery will be opening the doors on Saturday 16 March at 2pm to an inspiring mixed exhibition of art works by NI artists. The theme of the exhibition was to capture the surrounding nature using various [...]
A whole lot of fun for a whole lot less this February half-term
Posted on 6th February 2013 by WWT Castle Espie
Make the most of your family's time (and money!) this February half term, by taking a trip to Castle Espie. With a host of fun activities planned and endless opportunities to discover more about the natural world, our [...]
The Artistic and Written Musings of a Naturalist
Posted on 31st January 2013 by WWT Castle Espie
On Saturday 2nd February, The Gallery at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre will be offering a unique and exciting opportunity to view a selection of both artistic works and written musings of WWT founder, Sir Peter Scott. [...]
TV presenter's nationwide nature quest
Posted on 22nd January 2013 by WWT Castle Espie
On 25 January TV naturalist Mike Dilger starts a nationwide tour to raise awareness and money for wetland conservation. The quest will take in all nine Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) centres across the U.K. in just [...]
A Quilt for all Seasons
Posted on 30th December 2012 by WWT Castle Espie
On Monday 7th January at 10am, the Loose Thread Quilters will be showcasing their latest collection of quilts entitled “A Quilt for all Seasons" at Castle Espie Gallery. Joyce Forsythe a member of the Loose Thread [...]
