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WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Co Down, BT23 6EA

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T: 028 9187 4146

E: info.castleespie@wwt.org.uk

Essential information to help you plan your visit

We're open 7 days a week, 363 days a year - every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Our opening times are:

Visitor Centre - 10am to 5pm

Reserve - 10am to 4.30pm

Kingfisher Café - 10am - 4pm

Save 10%

Prices below are for tickets bought 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	£10.30	£9.36
Junior (3-17 years)	£6.70	£6.08
Family (2 adults and 2 children, 3-17 years)	£28.95	£26.28
Concession (65+ and full-time student)	£8.85	£8.01
Children (under 3 years)	free	free
Carers assisting disabled visitors	free	free

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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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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.

Our Kingfisher Café is open everyday from 10am to 4pm offering a breakfast menu until 11:30am and lunch until 3pm.

Fuel up with a breakfast bap or treat yourself to a full Kingfisher breakfast. Our lunch menu includes homemade soup, toasted sandwiches, seasonal classics as well as options for children, vegans and vegetarians. Treat yourself to a freshly baked scone with one of our speciality teas or coffees.

You can also browse gorgeous gifts, books, toys and bird care in our shop.

More details about food, drink and shopping.

: Handfeeding sessions are at 3pm daily. Buy a wristband for £1.50 at reception, then meet our keepers in the World Wetland Aviary. Please note: numbers are limited for the health of our birds. Thank you for your understanding.

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With so many wildlife encounters and inspiring activities, no two visits are the same. A visit also supports our vital work to restore wetlands and their wildlife.

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What else is on offer?

Birthday parties

The perfect venue for children's birthday parties. We've a range of options to suit all ages.

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Group visits

Enjoy an unforgettable day out with 15% off for groups of 12 or more.

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School visits

Unique opportunities for learners of all ages and abilities to interact with wetland wildlife.

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Venue hire

Book a room with a view over Strangford Lough or Scrabo Tower for your next business meeting or training session.

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Our Wetland Centres are designed to give you an unforgettable experience getting close to nature.

Your safety is paramount, as is the safety of the wildlife at our Wetland Centres. To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable day, we have terms and conditions of entry and a code of conduct that everyone needs to observe.

We hope you have a great day with us.