WWT Castle Espie

WWT Castle Espie

Get up close to Ireland's largest collection of native and exotic waterbirds, bats and migrant birds whilst taking in stunning estuary views. Our spring duckery tour is an unforgettable experience.

On the shores of Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, Castle Espie provides a memorable day out for groups, from keen wildlife enthusiasts to those who enjoy a nice cup of tea in pleasant surroundings.

Schools

Since 1946, over 2 million pupils have visited us, the UK’s leading provider of learning outside the classroom. Learners are immersed in a unique environment, coming face to face with the unexpected and exploring wetland habitats hands-on.

Come for a familiarisation visit

We encourage group leaders to visit us in advance, free of charge. Your free familiarisation visit allows you to:

  • Prepare your risk assessment

  • See the facilities you'll use during your learning session

  • Identify group meeting points and locations for lunch

  • Plan self guided activities

  • Meet us and ask us questions


Use our safety information for school visits

To help you plan your visit we provide our own safety information for you to use as a preparatory tool.

Click here for WWT Castle Espie's safety information for school visits


Watch our pre-visit presentation with your pupils

To help you and your pupils prepare for your visit and think in advance about what you might experience.

Download here your pre-visit presentation for WWT Castle Espie


Use our learning resources

Explore what you might see on the day using our images and webcams, or what you might hear using our wetland sounds.

Click here to use our free resources

Venue Category: 
Wildlife and Nature
Associated Organisation: 
Activities provided: 
Bird Watching
Environment
Guided Tour
Nature Trail
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities: 
No
Curriculum: 
Science
Suitability: 
Early Years (2-4)
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?: 
No
Locality: 
Overall Rating: 
0
Educational Experience: 
0
Safety: 
0
Fun Factor: 
0
Value for Money: 
0
Venue Address: 
78 Ballydrain Road
Comber
County Down
BT23 6EA
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
028 9187 4146
Contact Email: 

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