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Explore the super natural! This October half term, discover activities that show just how super wetland nature can be.

From wildlife spotting and bug hunting, to wand-making and storytelling, the wetlands are bubbling over with magic. Check out all of the activities:

Mini-beast hunting

Sat 26 & Sun 27 Oct

Time: 11am, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.30pm

Location: Wildwood play area

Tickets: Free, pre-booking required. Non-members must also purchase admission.

Get up close to creepy crawlies and discover how awesome they really are! Use observation trays and ID charts to help you take a closer look at woodlice, millipedes and more. Their Learning Team will be on hand to guide you. Max. 30 spaces per session, including adults. Please note tickets cannot be exchanged for a different session.

Cauldron of curiosities

Sat 26 & Sun 27 Oct

Time: 3.30-4.30pm, drop in session

Location: Visitor centre

Their cauldron of curiosities is overflowing with marvellous and mysterious objects uncovered at Castle Espie. From Mesolithic tools to owl pellets, discover the natural and human history behind these artefacts with help from the Learning Team.

Spider crafts

Tues 29 Oct

Time: 10am-4pm, drop in workshop

Location: Pottery Bothy with Tracey Johnston Ceramics

Cost: Donations welcome for the craft

Make a pipe-cleaner spider ring, inspired by the spider and new-to-science fungus discovered in the old Victorian Gunpowder Store. Drop by to learn more!

Mrs Maker's Spooky Masquerade

Wed 30 Oct

Time: 11am-12pm

Tickets: £30 (includes x1 child and x1 adult admission to Castle Espie)

Join local artist Kerrie, aka Mrs Maker, and get into the Halloween spirit by creating masks of your favourite animals or your crazy imaginary creatures! Part of Experience AND 2024 with Visit Ards and North Down.

Make a willow wand

31 Oct

Time: 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm, drop in sessions

Location: Visitor centre

Cost: £1 donation per wand

Learn to make a star wand made from natural material. Don’t forget to use your wand to cast a spell for nature when you’re finished. Fancy dress strongly encouraged!

Storytelling

31 Oct

Time: 2pm, 3pm, 4pm

Location: Crannog Roundhouse

Cost: Free, pre-booking required. Non-members must also purchase admission.

Gather round the fire and settle in for magical tales from their spectacular storyteller. Plus, enjoy toasted marshmallow treats. Fancy dress strongly encouraged! Max. 30 places per session, including adults. Book your ticket in advance. Please note, tickets cannot be exchanged for a different session.

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Tickets & Pricing
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

  • 78 Ballydrain Road
  • Comber
  • Down
  • BT23 6EA

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Crannog round house and lake

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