Arundel News
WWT Arundel early closure due to extreme heat
WWT Arundel will close at 3pm (last entry at 2pm) on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June.
23 June 2026
What’s Wild this June
Marsh harriers, barn owls and nesting egrets are ones to watch this month.
22 June 2026
Wildlife expert Paul Stevens lead series of walks this summer
Former Reserve Manager Paul Stevens is leading a series of walks as part of the Dragonfly Festival at WWT Arundel this summer
18 June 2026
Vibrant summer Dragonfly Festival returns to WWT Arundel
Enjoy a summer of colour, creativity and outdoor adventure as we bring Dragonfly Festival back to WWT Arundel this summer holiday with new activities and events.
9 June 2026
Whats Wild in late May
May is one of the most exciting times to watch wildlife at your favourite wetland centre. With spring in full swing and wildlife activity at its peak there's something to discover around every corner. Bloomin' beautiful As
17 May 2026
Top 5 for Families this May Half Term
May is an beautiful time to discover the wonder of wetlands. Warmer weather and brighter days bring new life bursting forth in a green landscape. With wild flowers blooming, butterflies in the hedgerows and ducklings on the water it’s a m
11 May 2026
Spring Wildlife Update
April has been active at WWT Arundel and the air is full of birdsong. Warblers and sand martins returned, and a pair of marsh harriers are nesting in the reedbed again this year! Mallard ducklings, greylag and Canada goslings are waddling about with co
30 April 2026
New Pelicans arrive at Arundel
Ghost, Jean and Wanda joined the flock at Pelican Cove this April.
30 April 2026
Fresh, wild families at WWT Arundel this Spring
Spring is here at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, bringing with it a delightful wave of fluffy newcomers. From mid‑March through April, volunteers and visitors have been spotting newly hatched chicks, ducklings and goslings across the wetland
27 April 2026
Squillions of spring tadpoles predict toad population boom
Conditions at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre are combining to create a boom in the site's toad population this summer. The main toad pond was desilted and improved over the winter, just in time for the over 400 toads rescued by WWT Arundel's toad patr
21 April 2026
Julia Donaldson launches spring Gozzle trail at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Julia Donaldson delighted visitors with a live reading of the freshly hatched picture book ‘Gozzle’, to launch the trail inspired by the adventures of Gozzle the gosling at WWT Arundel until May 31.
24 March 2026
Wild Signs of Spring at WWT Arundel
As soon as the days turn milder, the whole wetland landscape starts to stir.
26 February 2026
Saving Toads on the Move
WWT Arundel’s Toad Patrol is once again out on Mill Road at night, protecting migrating toads and newts as they make their annual journey back to their breeding ponds. Milder, damp weather this month has triggered the instinctive migratio
22 February 2026
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 w
14 February 2026
Habitat Boost for Migrating Toads
A project to revitalize our front ponds along the entry boardwalk for wildlife was completed this month.
27 January 2026