Easter bunnies, Easter eggs and baby chicks, all these things signal the start of the Easter holidays and with it a packed programme of activities and events at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre.
Family fun activities will be running from Monday 14th April to Sunday 27th April, 10am – 5pm. So make a sweet eggscape this Easter and join us to Search for the large coloured bunnies hidden around the site. Map and clues will be provided and prizes for all children upon completion of the trail. Free themed crafts will be run every day including help from our Easter bunny staff between Saturday 19th to Wednesday 23rd April and that’s just for starters. There will also be storytelling, pond dipping, mini beast hunts and roving ramblers to tell you all about the amazing wildlife or history of Castle Espie. All events are included in cost of admission and free for WWT members.
A Few More Eggs for the basket
Visit our spring exhibition ‘Moments in Nature’ by wildlife artist John Moore, 15th March to 27th April
- Wee Birdie Birdwatch; a series of birdwatching sessions with Dot Blakely, our resident bird expert. Walks start at 2pm and every half hour until 4pm
- Dawn chorus – join our resident expert to explore the reserve at one of the most productive times of the year. Learn how to identify the beautiful calls and songs of each bird. Followed by breakfast in the Loughshore Café on Sunday 6th April at 6am.
- Meet the Quackers – what whistles and doesn’t quack? Find out more about the fascinating birds in our captive collection. Every Saturday and Sunday, 12noon & 2pm.
Eggstras
Enjoy delicious home-made food and Fairtrade coffees and teas, whilst taking in the views from the Loughshore cafe. Why not visit our shop to purchase some unique Easter treats. And remember, if you join when you visit it will be free! For more information on opening times and event activities and timings please call 028 9187 4146 or visit wwt.org.uk/castleespie. Follow us on facebook and Twitter @wwtcastleespie.