Things to see and do
With more than enough to fill a whole day, there’s so much to see and do at Castle Espie Wetland Centre.
Dip for creatures in our ponds
You and your pupils will be able to see pond creatures like never before in our amazing pond zone.
Go wild with natural play
After exercising their brains, your pupils can let off some steam in our natural play areas. With zip line, climbing wall, rope bridge and more, there’s something for children of all ages.
Bring your history curriculum to life
From creatures that predated the dinosaurs to the Victorians and more, WWT Castle Espie is an ideal venue to bring your history curriculum to life.
Watch 30,000 wintering geese on Strangford Lough
Our child-friendly hides provide the perfect viewpoint to observe thousands of migratory Brent geese as they winter on Strangford Lough. A breath-taking natural spectacle not to be missed.
Explore our magical woodlands
Our woodlands are a great place to explore, revealing the mini-beasts which live amongst the logs and leaf litter. From devil’s coach horsemen beetles to pill millipedes, we have a plethora of wildlife under our feet waiting to be discovered.
Experience our sensory garden
Designed for a more reflective experience, our sensory garden is ideally suited to those with special needs. Full of textures, colours and scents, it is a quiet spot which allows both children and adults to explore using a range of senses.