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Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Get up close to Ireland's largest collection of native and exotic waterbirds, bats and migrant birds whilst taking in stunning estuary views.

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Join Castle Espie Wetland Centre today and enjoy unlimited free entry all year.

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Winter wildlife

Winter sees birds fly in from colder climes. Find out what's been spotted and how you can see it at Castle EspieWetland Centre.

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Visit the NEW Learning Zone

A one stop shop for unforgettable
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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Join us at Castle Espie for a festive Christmas wreath making workshop.

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Christmas at Castle Espie

Christmas at Castle Espie

Make magical memories at Castle Espie this December with a visit to Santa and his Elves’ Workshop.

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Incredible Journey Trail

Incredible Journey Trail

Pick up a compass at reception to go on an incredible journey and discover more about our favourite arctic arrivals, the light-bellied Brent Geese.

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A great day out

Visit Castle Espie Wetland Centre and experience a day out like no other.

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Amazing wildlife

Discover what wonderful wildlife has been spotted this season.

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Be the heart of everything we do, find out how you can get involved.

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Latest stories and news

Prepare to be spellbound this Halloween at Castle Espie
15 Oct 2019

Prepare to be spellbound this Halloween at Castle Espie

Castle Espie celebrates the return of its Arctic friends
01 Oct 2019

Castle Espie celebrates the return of its Arctic friends

Look who's back!
07 Sep 2018

Look who's back!

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    WWT Castle Espie, 78 Ballydrain Road, Co Down, N Ireland, BT23 6EA

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    028 9187 4146

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Limited is a charity (1030884 England and Wales, SCO39410 Scotland) and a company limited by guarantee (2882729 England). VAT number 618368028.