Arundel Wetland Centre
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is a 65-acre reserve in an idyllic setting, nestled at the base of the South Downs National Park.
Gliding through the reed beds in silent electric boats is the best opportunity in Britain to glimpse a rare water vole or see vividly-coloured kingfishers.
Another prized resident is the nene, the goose saved from extinction by WWT founder Sir Peter Scott and still one of the world’s rarest water-birds. Springtime fills the valley with wildflowers and warbler songs; summer brings exciting pond-dipping discoveries; as winter starts, Bewick’s swans return and water rails emerge.
Families enjoy our year-round attractions like the Pond Skaters Adventure, the Tree Creeper play area and the daily hand-feeding of the many birds. Visit our website for a full listing of our exciting, seasonal events.
Our Waters Edge Café offers hot meals, light bites and children’s meals. Order one of our delicious cakes to accompany a specialty coffee or tea.
Our gift shop has natured themed toys with prices the suit pocket money. For the adults we offer many fair-trade goods, a wide variety of bird and wildlife habitats. We carry a wide range of books, for everyone from the serious ‘birder’ to those just starting to explore nature.
Opening Times
| Open New Year |
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| Open All Year |
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| Open (23/03/2012 - 26/10/2012) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| Open (27/10/2012 - 22/03/2013) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Open (01/01/2013 - 22/03/2013) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30 | 16:30 |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Countryside Setting
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Facility for service dogs
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Wheelchair user accessible
Children & Infants
- Babes in Arms
- Baby changing
- Children's Meals
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Highchair(s) available
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- Free parking
- On site parking
- Railway station within 5 miles
- Railway station within walking distance
Catering
- Catering for groups
- On-Site cafe/restaurant
- Picnic Site
- Undercover picnic area
- Vegetarians catered for
Payment Methods
- Delta
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard
- Solo
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- All weather attraction
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Gift shop
- Groups welcome - Please call for details
- Licensed for alcohol
- Meeting rooms
- Open all year round
- Open New Year
- Open on bank holidays
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed Towards Children
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
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| Adult (including Gift Aid) | £10.90 per ticket |
| Child (including Gift Aid) | £5.45 per ticket |
| Concession (including Gift Aid) | £9.10 per ticket |
| Family (including Gift Aid) | £29.10 per ticket |
Prices include a voluntary Gift Aid donation. Adult - £10.90 Concession - £9.10 Child (4-16y rs) - £5.45 Family (2 adults, 2 children) - £29.10 Children (under 4 yrs) - free Essential helpers - free All the above prices include Gift Aid, a voluntary donation which enables us to claim the tax back as part of the UK Government's Gift Aid scheme. Please see the website link for further information about Gift Aid admission prices. Essential helpers assisting disabled visitors: Free. WWT members: Free
VAQAS Accreditation
Awards
- Green Tourism Business Scheme -
Green Business Silver 2012 - Visit Britain Awards -
Code of Practice 2012
Gradings
- Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
Road Directions
From the M3/A23 travel west along the A27 to Arundel: from the M3 or M27 travel East along the A27 to Arundel.
On approaching Arundel, visitors should follow the brown duck signs.
From the centre of Arundel keep the Castle on your left and the River Arun on your right. Approximately a mile along Mill Road, the centre is on the right hand side.
Public Transport Directions
Regular daily train services between Arundel and London Victoria, Gatwick Airport and all local towns between Brighton and Portsmouth. Including coastal resorts of Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and Worthing.
