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Wildflowers walks are the bomb this July!

Wildflowers walks are the bomb this July!

Meadowsweet, the favourite strewing herb of Queen Elizabeth the first! Wildflowers are ‘da bomb’ at Arundel Wetland Centre in summer… the seed bomb that is.  Every ‘Wildflower Wednesday’ this July when you

28 June 2018

Notable club-tailed dragonfly shopping at Arundel

Notable club-tailed dragonfly shopping at Arundel

Female club-tailed dragonfly, a nationally notable species, sits in the window of WWT gift shop. While the wardens were out on a survey counting over 600 dragonflies of 12 species around the reserve at Arundel Wetland

21 June 2018

Its Pondemonium this Sussex Day!

Its Pondemonium this Sussex Day!

Reserve Manager Paul Stevens leads a walk to new ponds habitats created with a grant from Viridor Sussex Day is June 16 and we are celebrating Sussex's smaller wildlife at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre with our Pondemoni

12 June 2018

Moth Morning experiences at Arundel Wetland Centre

Moth Morning experiences at Arundel Wetland Centre

Eyed hawkmoth just released from after April moth survey pauses on a fence post. Pale hassock, flame-shouldered and light brocade sounds like a fashion show but these creatures may eat the clothes instead of wear them

5 June 2018

Wet half term doesn't stop New Life

Wet half term doesn't stop New Life

The Learning Teams helps kids get hands on with eggs, feathers and nests on the roaming New Life Trolley every day during half term. The New Life event at Arundel Wetland Centre has been running daily despite the unpr

31 May 2018

VIP duckling Louis hatches at Arundel Wetland Centre

VIP duckling Louis hatches at Arundel Wetland Centre

Louis the white-headed duckling is a member of an endangered species Meet duckling 'Louis' who just hatched out at WWT Arundel on Sat 28 April. This baby white-headed duck is a VIP – belonging to one of the most end

28 April 2018

Arundel Grabs the Gap for wildflowers

Arundel Grabs the Gap for wildflowers

Volunteer Pauline Jones has been helping Grab the Gap at WWT Arundel. WWT Arundel Wetland Centre has taken up the challenge to ‘Grab the Gap’ and fill it with wildflowers this spring. The British & Irish Assoc

26 April 2018

Join Dusty’s Giant Easter Duck Hunt

Join Dusty’s Giant Easter Duck Hunt

(c) Ben Cherry Friday 30 March – Sun 15 April Help Dusty Duck find our cheeky GIANT yellow ducks hiding around the stunning Arundel Wetland Centre reserve during the Easter holidays! Get outside and having a quackin

13 March 2018

Chris Prince Photos now on Display

Chris Prince Photos now on Display

Puffin by Chris Prince An exhibit of wildlife photographs by Chris Prince opened in the visitor gallery of Arundel Wetland Centre on March 3, 2018. The work will be on display until May 1, 2018. The photographic print

3 March 2018

Enjoy a great family day out this holiday season at WWT Arundel

Enjoy a great family day out this holiday season at WWT Arundel

Explore the outdoors on the LEGO Brick Animal Trail this Christmas at WWT Arundel The world’s favourite toy is back at Arundel Wetland Centre for the holiday season! The LEGO® Brick Animal trail is on display until

28 November 2017

Giant LEGO® Brick Animals are back!

Giant LEGO® Brick Animals are back!

Kate the giant LEGO® brick kingfisher is one of nine models on display. The world’s favourite toy is back at Arundel Wetland Centre in time for the holiday season! The Giant LEGO® Brick Animal trail returns Nov 18

9 November 2017

Vibrant, abstract artworks by Alison Ingram now on display

Vibrant, abstract artworks by Alison Ingram now on display

Artist Alison Ingram Vibrant, abstract paintings and limited edition prints by wildlife artist Alison Ingram are on now display in the Visitor Centre of WWT Arundel Wetland Centre until Jan 2, 2018. The exhibition ope

1 November 2017

Spooktacular ‘wild’ fun this October Half Term

Spooktacular ‘wild’ fun this October Half Term

Children and their families can enjoy spooky fun at WWT Arundel Wetland Centres this October half term. Discover the gross side of nature at the Yuck Show at 11 am and 1.30 pm every day of half term.  Professor Batwing welcomes children to Toadworts Lab

19 October 2017

Sand martin success this summer

Sand martin success this summer

Sand martins on the speakers playing colony calls from the artificial nesting banks at the Sand Martin hide at Arundel Wetland Centre. Arundel Wetland Centre is pleased to announce the first successful breeding of wil

5 September 2017

Exhibit by Photo Artist Tony Mills opens at WWT Arundel

Exhibit by Photo Artist Tony Mills opens at WWT Arundel

Tony Mills at Arundel Wetland Centre. An exhibit of works by photo artist Tony Mills opened in the visitor centre building of WWT Arundel Wetland Centre on Fri 1 Sept. The exhibit runs through Oct 31. Tony worked as a

1 September 2017