WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Arundel, West Sussex
About WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
This gorgeous wetland reserve has 8 wildlife hides, boat safaris and is home to a collection of 40 species of ducks, geese and swans from around the world. Some highlights are the Dalmatian pelicans at Pelican Cove, the sea ducks in the Coastal Creek avairy and the black-necked grebes in the Waterfalls Pen. See daily warden talks listed in the centre.
On the wild side from the hides there's also something to see in every season. In spring its ducklings, gosling and young families with breeding kingfishers and sand martins onsite. Summer is heavy on wildflowers, dragonflies and butterflies and second broods of some birds and ducks. Autumn has returning snipe, water rail and marsh harriers roosting in the reedbeds with finches and thrush in the hedgerows. Winter has these wintering birds plus majestic marsh harriers, lapwing flocks, cormorants, herons and kingfishers.
The unique Sand martin hide is home to a sand martin colony while the Discovery hide overlooks the kingfisher nesting bank.
The centre is open 364 days a year and only closes on Christmas Day. The Water’s Edge Cafe serves a selection of hot food, snacks, cakes and drinks for you to fuel your wetland adventure. The WWT gift shop stocks sustainable, unique gifts, books and bird care.
Wetland Discovery Boat Safari
Kingfisher? Peregrine? Grass snake? What will you spot on this twenty-minute trip through reedbeds and water meadows. Along the way your guide will help you spot wetland wildlife, including the elusive sedge and reed warblers flitting in and out of their reed bed nests. Take in excellent views of birds of prey soaring on the thermal of the Offham Hangar throughout the seasons. The best way to see the wetlands is from the water!
Dragonfly Festival Summer 2025
A dazzling line-up of dragonfly-themed activities is ready to be discovered by attendees of the first-ever WWT Dragonfly Festival at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre this summer.
The summer celebration of dragonflies offers a unique chance for festival goers to make special memories and begin a lifetime of connection with this magical and exotic world.
Visit WWT Arundel’s festival hub, the start of an immersive experience in wetland nature where you can pick up a festival kit, including spotter sheets and challenge cards, to get their imagination running wild and ready for adventure.
From there, wander through a wildlife-filled wetland world, uncovering the secret lives of dragonflies that dwell in these blue spaces or design a dragonfly masterpiece in a creative workshop. 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.
WWT Arundel has been designed to get people up-close to nature and festival goers will discover so much more to wetlands than meets the eye. They can even embark on a dragonfly safari by boat!
Pond dipping
Explore underwater life at the Raised Pond and hunt for dragonfly larvae. Try a family pond dipping session when you visit during the spring and summer months. Fish out wild wonders from our easy to access Raised Pond. We’ve everything you need to uncover incredible underwater life: nets, ID charts and our friendly Learning Team are on-hand to help.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Changing Rooms
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Thursday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Friday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Saturday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Sunday, 10:00 - 16:30
Thursday, December 25 2025: Closed
Wednesday, December 24 2025: 10:00 - 14:00
We are open ever day except Christmas Day. We close at 2 pm on Christmas Eve.
Pricing & Tickets
- Babies and Toddlers (0-2) : Free
- Child (3-17) : £10.20
- Adult (18++) : £15.95
Tickets 10% off when you book online in advance!
Family ticket £40.36
Concession £13.30
Essential Careers admitted free
Boundless free admission, National Rail 2for1
Reduced Universal Credit tickets are available on the website: see Plan Your Visit Page/tickets
Boat Safaris £3 pp
Pond Dipping seesion for 6 people, recommended donation £3 per group
Cafe onsite, outdoor picnic tables available
Buy a WWT Membership on the day of your visit and the admission price is deducted from your membership
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
For breakfast we offer a rolls packed with rashers of bacon, sausage or haloumi and tomato – add a hash brown if you’re hungry.
For lunch we offer pasties, Soup of the Day and a classic jacket potato with gluten free and vegan toppings. Sandwiches and wraps are available in the chiller along with children’s lunch boxes for those smaller appetites.
Indulge yourself in a speciality coffee or tea with delicious piece of cake, shortbread slice or tray bakes any time of day. Ask about our gluten free and vegan options.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
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Arundel Wildfowl & Wetland Centre
Offham, South Stoke
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9PB
England
CAR: On approaching Arundel by road, visitors should follow the brown duck signs down Mill Road, beside Arundel Castle. There is free car parking on site. TRAIN: Arundel Wetland Centre is a lovely 25 minute walk (1.3 miles) from the rail station. At the station follow the signs to the footpath to the town centre that bypasses the A27. CYCLE: The centre is just off the South Downs Way cycle route and the Sustrans National Route 2. BUS: There is a service from Littlehampton (Route 9) once an hour to the Arundel town centre, followed by a gentle mile's walk along Mill Road to the centre.
Tel: 01903881530
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
National Rail to Arundel Station and Stagecoach Bus from Littlehampton to Arundel Town
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