Plan your visit

Essential information to help you plan your visit

Opening times

The centre is open from 10am to 4.30pm - last admission one hour before closing.

We're open every day except Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve we're open 10am - 2pm.

Admission prices - save 10% online

Save 10%

Prices below are for tickets bought online in advance, and include a 10% saving. The 10% discount is available until midnight on the day before your visit. After this time, tickets can be purchased on the day at full price online or from our admissions team at the main entrance.

Did you know we’re a charity? Add a small Gift Aid donation to help save wetlands. This enables us to claim the tax back as part of the Government's Gift Aid scheme. For further information on Gift Aid visit the gov.uk website.

Ticket	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult	£15.80	£14.36
Junior (3-17 years)	£10.10	£9.18
Family (2 adults and 2 children, 3-17 years)	£44.00	£39.96
Concession (65+ and full-time student)	£14.35	£13.01
Children (under 3 years)	free	free
Carers assisting disabled visitors	free	free

Save 10% book online

Universal Credit Tickets

Reduced price tickets open to visitors receiving specified benefits. Available when you book in advance via the link below.

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On the day

For the best value tickets, book online in advance, up to midnight the day before your visit, and save 10%. After this time, tickets can be purchased on the day at full price online or from our admissions team at the main entrance. Prices can be found on our tickets page.

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Accessibility

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.

More details about accessibility, including facilities and access statement.

Food and drink

Our Water’s Edge Café is open every day from 10am to 4pm. There is plenty of indoor seating overlooking the Arun Riverlife lagoon or try the outdoor deck on Pelican Cove. We've a selection of hot and cold food and drink, to help fuel your wetland adventure.

More details about food, drink and shopping.

Site map

Download a site map to help you plan your day, with locations of facilities like toilets, play areas, café and hides.

Download a site map.

Dogs

Unfortunately we can't allow dogs or pets of any kind on site, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, as our wildlife may become distressed. Trained assistance dogs are welcome but must be kept on their lead and under control at all times. Please ensure any dog waste is removed. If any of our birds/animals behaviour is affected by the presence of your dog, we respectfully ask that you understand that we may have to ask you to move away from the area. Please do not leave your dog in your car whilst visiting.

Parking

WWT Arundel offers free parking.

Due to the limited availability of car parking spaces, vehicles may only be left for the duration of your visit to the centre. Demand for onsite parking is very high during the Easter school holidays and summer school holidays. We cannot guarantee all pre-booked visitors and WWT members will be able to find space.

Additional local parking may be found at these lots:

Arundel Train Station BN18 9PH

Chargeable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cashless Parking Location Number: 1222

Crown Yard Arundel BN18 9JL

Chargeable hours: 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week

Payment methods: Pay and display, cash and contactless. Pay by phone - RingGo

The Lido car park (Fitzalan Pool) BN18 9JJ

Chargeable from 08.00 – 20.00, 7 days a week

Owned by Arun District Council and operated with the Arundel & Downland Community Leisure Trust

Mill Road car park BN18 9PA

Chargeable from 08.00 – 18.00, 7 days a week

Operated by Arundel Castle Trustees Ltd

Please note: to protect the birds in our care and those seeking refuge on our reserve, we are taking measures to prevent the spread of Avian Influenza. These measures include disinfectant foot mats and suspending hand feeding.