Arundel News

Young carers enjoy a day out at WWT Arundel

Young carers enjoy a day out at WWT Arundel

Young carers were thanked for their tireless work of looking after loved ones with a free visit to the WWT Arundel Wetland Centre on Sat 24 February.The visit by a group of nine young people from West Sussex Young Carers Family Service was made possible t

24 March 2024

Top 5 for Families this Spring

Top 5 for Families this Spring

Spring is a great time to get the family together and enjoy being out and about in nature. There are so many wonderful things to see and places to explore at Arundel Wetland Centre this season! With migrating birds calling, flora blossoming and many

17 March 2024

New project and work this breeding season

New project and work this breeding season

There is always stunning wildlife to see at Arundel Wetland Centre but our site is also home to a collection of non-native ducks and geese that tell the story of wetlands around the world. Caring for these birds has our keepers busy year 'round but especi

15 March 2024

Wetland wildlife to watch in early spring

Wetland wildlife to watch in early spring

Its the spring equinox on 20 March but spring behaviours began earlier with the weather setting the timetable: warmer days bring things forward while cooler temperatures slow them down. By the time March goes out like a lamb, spring will definitely be

14 March 2024

Words for Wetlands event program launches on World Book Day

Words for Wetlands event program launches on World Book Day

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is launching its 2024 events theme of “Words for Wetlands” on World Book Day - Thursday 7 March. On World Book Day young visitors to Arundel Wetland Centre are encouraged to bring their grown up to our “Book Nook” in

4 March 2024

Toad Patrol!

Toad Patrol!

Prowling Mill Road at night, protecting the small and vulnerable - its Arundel Wetland Centre's Toad Patrol!Milder, damp weather from late January to early March signals to common toads that it's migration time in Sussex. Sadly, this can put them in dang

31 January 2024

National Nest Box week is Feb 14-21

National Nest Box week is Feb 14-21

Love birds? National Nest Box week starts on Valentine’s Day, 14 Feb and runs through Feb 21.Show your garden birds some love by putting up a new nest box in any outdoor space you have! Attracting birds to your green space is an easy way to connect wit

23 January 2024

Caring for our birds in winter

Caring for our birds in winter

Arundel Wetland Centre has 8 wildlife hides overlooking lagoons and ponds full of UK wildlife. We are also home to 30 species of ducks and geese from around world. With the recent cold weather and more forecast, we often get asked how we care for our bird

11 January 2024

Winter working on the Reserve

Winter working on the Reserve

Our Reserve team are even busier in winter managing habitats for breeding birds in springtime.

11 January 2024

Wetlands for wellbeing

Wetlands for wellbeing

Spending time in nature, especially around water, has been shown to reduce stress, enhance mood and reduce negative thoughts. Research by the Mental Health Foundation reports 65% of people say that being near water is their favourite part of nature and

24 December 2023

WWT Arundel wins a Silver Award for Accessible & Inclusive Tourism

WWT Arundel wins a Silver Award for Accessible & Inclusive Tourism

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre are very proud to have won the Silver Award for Accessible & Inclusive Tourism at the Beautiful South Tourism Awards! These prestigious awards that celebrate the outstanding achievements of tourism businesses and experiences acr

13 December 2023

Record number of Sand martin nests at Arundel Wetland Centre

Record number of Sand martin nests at Arundel Wetland Centre

A record 17 sand martin nests were found in the left wing of the special nesting banks built into the Sand Martin hide during the annual checks at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre on Thurs 30 November. WWT Arundel’s Reserve team has only been able to chec

9 December 2023

Wander to watch wetland wildlife this winter

Wander to watch wetland wildlife this winter

Winter is a magical time of year to be at our wetlands. A sense of peace and tranquillity settles over the landscape and our watery spaces become gentler, relaxing places that encourage moments of stillness. Be inspired by our wild side…. and plan ti

8 December 2023

Holiday hours in December

Holiday hours in December

Arundel Wetland Centre is open every day in December, except for Christmas Day, to allow visitors to enjoy vibrant family days out or peaceful moments, away from the hustle and bustle, this holiday season.For Christmas Eve Sun 24 Dec we are closing at bit

1 December 2023

Late night Christmas Shopping event

Late night Christmas Shopping event

Our WWT shop and cafe are open until 8 pm on Dec 8 for relaxed Christmas shopping with lots of sustainable, nature inspired gifts to choose from.

27 November 2023