Arundel News
Awards for WWT Arundel
Arundel Wetland Centre won 2 Gold Awards at the recent British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums (BIAZA) awards held in June. The first was a Gold award in the Education category. This was shared among the WWT centres that run "Generation Wild", th
24 June 2023
Wetlands access for all
All our Wetland Centres exist to fulfil founder Peter Scott’s vision of connecting people with nature, so we make it a principle that our wetlands and wildlife are accessible to everyone. Access to wildlife and wild experiences, from exploring inside t
24 June 2023
Male kingfishers fight over territory
A territorial dispute between two male kingfishers was captured by visitor Alec Pelling at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre on Sun 18 June. The two male kingfishers were fighting near the kingfisher nesting bank at Arundel Wetland Centre on Sun 18 June. Kingfi
22 June 2023
Mad as a hornet!
We spotted this European hornet furiously struggling to get out of this web and clear of this (brave) spider. The drama took place outside the windows of the Castle Meeting Room on the second floor of WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. The hornet eventually bro
18 June 2023
Mallard & Tufted duck co-parent ducklings
A female mallard duck has “adopted” a clutch of tufted ducklings and is helping their tufted duck mother raise them on Pelican Cove at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Ten days ago the two wild ducks hatched clutches of eggs on the same day, on the sam
7 June 2023
Changing places toilet opens Sat 27 May
Our new Changing Places Toilet (CPT) has opened in time for the half term holidays. A Changing Places Toilets is larger than standard accessible toilets with extra features and more space. They are generally designed for assisted use, for example with a
27 May 2023
Quentin Blake art draws people to WWT Arundel
A trail highlighting the best of the wetland nature opened at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre on 18 May as part of a year-long partnership between renowned illustrator Sir Quentin Blake and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. The Drawn to Water spring/summer trail
24 May 2023
Half term nature activities for families
Summer starts warm days of buzzing wetlands, full of hatching wildlife, leave loads for families to explore! Here are some suggestions to get the most from your family day out at Arundel Wetland Centre this summer half term (May 27-June 4) . Drawn t
16 May 2023
Watching our Wild Side
Many types of wetland wildlife are raising their young on the safety of our wetland reserve. Our team manages the ponds, wet meadows island and scrapes specifically for certain species, others appear as spring surprises. Here are this season's highlights.
14 May 2023
Newbies and nesters in our collection
Now that breeding season is well underway this June, Head Keeper Sam McKinlay and the Collection Team of Keepers are busy keeping a watchful eye on the birds in our WWT collection of threatened and endangered birds they care for at Arundel Wetland Centre.
14 May 2023
Dads go free this Fathers day
Treat your dad to a day out at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre and escape the everyday!On Sun 18 June dads get free admission to the centre when accompanied by a full paying child or adult. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust recognises all families are unique, so t
8 May 2023
Top 5 for Families this May
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 memory-making
24 April 2023
What's Wild this Spring?
Despite cool weather continuing into April there has been enough sun and warm temperatures to launch new life on across the wetlands. Spring is definitely underway! Treat your senses to wildflowers blooming, insects buzzing and birdsong in the air as
17 April 2023
Photo contest winner's pics shot at WWT Arundel
Waterlife Magazine announced the overall winner of the 2022 photo competition is Chris Bishop with his image of Sand martins at Arundel Wetland Centre titled Aerial Ballet. Chris's photo (above) won him a pair of Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 binoculars for
15 April 2023
Get on nature’s trail with Duck Detective activities this Easter
Arundel Wetland Centre will be running a free Duck Detective trail for the Easter break, with events taking place from April 1-16. Families will be able to put their detective hats on as they follow a trail of clues around our wetlands to reveal nature
29 March 2023