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WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

WWT Castle Espie


WWT Castle Espie

Address:

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre,
78 Ballydrain Road,
Co Down,
N Ireland BT23 6EA

T: 028 9187 4146
E: info.castleespie@wwt.org.uk

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) website.
WWT Castle Espie website.

Opening Times:

10.00am to 5pm (November to February) Mon to Sun
10.00am to 5pm (March to April) Mon to Sun
10.00am to 5pm (May to August) Mon to Fri (Sat-Sun 5.30pm)
10.00am to 5pm (September to October) Mon to Sun

Only closed 24 & 25 December.

See official website for confirmation.

Admission Price:

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Below are many different species of wildfowl seen at WWT Centres (listed alphabetically):

     A-B    C-F    G-L    M-R    S-Z   

or you can find different species on the Wildfowl Identification pages.

Photos of World Ducks
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Photos of World Geese
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Photos of World Geese
Click to view all species of Swans.


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WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Castle Espie Wetland Centre is situated 12 miles south east of Belfast on the shores of Strangford Lough.

Castle Espie Wetland Centre is packed with attractions including a mix of restored lagoons, woodland walks, grassland, salt marshes and reed beds already populated with Ireland's largest collection of water-birds.

Outdoors, a series of walks lead to The Sustainable Garden, the wildfowl collection area, The Crannog and Brent bird hides and the restored Limekiln Observatory, while a natural play area in the woods is great for the kids.

Map:

The Google map above should help you to locate WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre and allows you to zoom in for more detail or switch to satellite view.

Arrive by car:

The centre is located 2.5 miles from Comber on the Ballydrain Road, off the A22 Comber/Killyleagh Road.From Belfast follow the A22 towards Comber until you reach the roundabout. Turn right on to the A22 Comber/Killyleagh/Downpatrick road then turn first left at the Ballydrain Road. Free car parking is available at the centre.

AA route planner to plan your route.

SatNav postcode is: BT23 6EA

Arrive By bus

The no 11 bus leaves Laganside Bus Centre in Belfast approximately every hour for the 25 minute journey to Comber. It is then a pleasant one hour walk or 10 minute taxi journey to the centre. (Please note that on Sundays buses run less frequently and depart from the Europa Bus Centre). More details and timetables here.




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