Castle Espie Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre

Ballydrain Road, Comber BT23 6EA
Tel: (028) 9187 4146
Fax: (028) 9187 3857
Email: castleespie@wwt.org.uk
Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Enjoy a wonderful day out watching and learning about some of your most exciting wildlife - and help to WWT protect it at the same time.

WWT Castle Espie, on the shores of the magical Strangford Lough, is one the nine centres in Britain and Ireland run by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), a charity with over 50 years experience in conserving wetlands and their beautiful wildlife.

Bird hides and nature walks allow you to get really close to both the native wildfowl and our collection of endangered birds from around the world. Try our delicious home made food in the coffee shop, take home a gift from the craft shop, and talk to our friendly wardens for help and information.

Facilities:

  • Coffee Shop
  • Gift and book shop
  • Exhibition area
  • Hides
  • Woodland walks
  • Guided walks for groups (by prior arrangement)
  • Free parking
  • Picnic area/children's play area
  • Wheelchair access on most paths and all buildings including toilets

Opening Times

WWT Castle Espie is open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Summer [March - October] In July and August and Spring and Summer bank Holidays the centre will close at 5.30pm
Monday to Saturday 10.30am - 5pm
Sunday 11.30am - 5.30pm
Winter [November - February]
Monday to Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4.30pm

Opening at other times is negotiable for group bookings and for special events.

Admission

Children under four, helpers of disabled persons and WWT members are admitted free.

For admission prices please phone (028) 9187 4146 or visit our website: www.wwt.org.uk.

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