Selected Highlights
Dragonfly Festival
Description
This summer get ready to explore activities that celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies at WWT Castle Espie, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, at the first Dragonfly Festival.
From 21 June to 22 September, festival goers are invited to let their imagination run wild, enjoy an immersive experience in wetland nature featuring a dazzling line-up of dragonfly-themed events and activities all summer long.
Everyone from young and young-at-heart can follow, zip, dart and flutter their way to a great adventure and enjoy expert-guided walks exploring the secret lives of dragonflies that dwell in one of the UK’s blue spaces or enjoy the spectacular wild outdoor adventure area. Go pond dipping and discover the wonderful world of minibeasts living below the surface or take part in dragonfly challenges and giant outdoor dragonfly-themed games.
Headliners at the first Dragonfly Festival at WWT Castle Espie include: craft your very own eco-friendly pet dragonfly, relax to the soothing sounds of local musicians Daniel Halleron and Mark Hamilton during the Sunday music sessions, and immerse yourself in a tranquil sound bath with Tessa Ann. Let imaginations soar with shimmering dragonfly crafts, stretch and flutter through a fun-filled mini beast yoga session, and don’t miss a magical encounter with Bella Butterfly who will be ready for photos, friendly chats and spreading her love of wildflowers and pollinators.
Tickets & Pricing
- Adults £11.45
About The Venue
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Upcoming events at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
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Dragonfly Festival
14 Jul - 22 Sep 2025
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