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.
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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!
Diving Ducks in Coastal Creek
See the sea-ducks dive for their dinner in their glass-sided tank at the Diving Duck Fish Feed in the Coastal Creek Aviary! Scoters, harlequins and spectacled eiders enjoy their lunch at 12 pm (noon) each day accompanied by a Keepers talk.
Pond dipping
Explore underwater life at the Raised Pond. 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
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
Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 16:30
Pricing & Tickets
- Babies and Toddlers (0-3) : Free
General AdmissionJunior (aged 4-17) £9.27Adults £14.50Family ticket £40.36
Concession £13.30
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
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