WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Plan your school trip to WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre for hands-on science, geography and PSHE learning with free return visits for teachers, students and their families.

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Educational packages suitable for all ages from EYFS to university level, covering key science, geography and PSHE topics.

FREE family visit voucher for every teacher and child that attends a school visit so they can return and enjoy a free day out with their families.

100% of visiting teachers surveyed would recommend a trip to Castle Espie Wetland Centre.

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Newtownards

Ongoing

Student tickets from £5.55

“So much learning… such an action-packed day. The kids absolutely love it from the moment they step in!”

Teacher

School trip offer

Full day admission without a learning session (self-guided visit): Preschool-KS4 £5.55 & KS5+ £7.95 per student
Full day admission with a learning session/s up to 1 hour: Preschool-KS4 £6.70 & KS5+ £9.00 per student
Full day admission with a learning session/s up to 2 hours: Preschool-KS4: £7.20 KS5+: £9.50 per student
Free adult tickets (number dependent on age of students, see the 'School Trip Offer' section for details)
Rate available for school groups of 12+. Free adult places available (see above for ratios & details). Extra adult tickets £9.95. All tickets subject to availability.

We regularly check that the costs and information are the latest and most up-to-date. However, please contact us directly if you need any further information or have a particular question.

Unless specified otherwise, all prices include VAT.

Find out more about WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

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About WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Castle Espie Wetland Centre provides unique opportunities for learners of all ages and abilities to interact with wetland wildlife from Northern Ireland and across the world.

Their educational visit packages cover key science, geography and PSHE topics from EYFS to university level. They include curriculum-linked learning sessions, free return visits for teachers, pupils and their families and a range of resources to extend pupil’s learning before, during and after their visit.

Join them for an action-packed day of exploration and discovery.

Curriculum links

Subjects: Biology, Geography, Science

Topics: Animals, Evolution, Plants, Wellbeing, Habitats & Environment, The Environment, Food Chains & Food Webs, Health, Fitness & Wellbeing, Life Processes, Living Things & Habitats, Water Cycle

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School trip & venue info

We're here to provide you with everything you need to plan your school trip to WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Age suitability

Key Stages: EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Higher

Age Groups: Under 5, 5-7, 7-11, 11-14, 14-16, Post 16

Min. Age: Suitable for all ages

Things to know

Teachers: Free adult tickets (number dependent on age of students, see the 'School Trip Offer' section for details)

Min. Group Size: 12 students

Adult/Student Ratio: Ratios dependent on age of students. See the 'School Trip Offer' section for details

SEND: Suitable for students with SEND (please speak to us for more information)

Address

78 Ballydrain Road
Comber
Newtownards
BT23 6EA

Times

Mon-Fri:
Visitor Centre: 9:30am-5pm,
Reserve: 10am-4.30pm

Sat & Sun:
Visitor Centre: 9.30am-5.30pm
Reserve: 10am-5pm

Duration

Full day admission

Dates

Ongoing

We regularly check that the costs and information are the latest and most up-to-date. However, please contact us directly if you need any further information or have a particular question.

Unless specified otherwise, all prices include VAT.

Workshops & add-ons

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre Mar 22 1

At Venue

Learn more about animal habitats as part of your school trip to WWT Castle Espie.

KS1, KS2, KS3

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre Mar 22 1

At Venue

Learn more about young birds as part of your school trip to WWT Castle Espie.

EYFS, KS1, KS2

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre Mar 22 1

At Venue

Learn more about plastic pollution as part of your school trip to WWT Castle Espie.

KS3

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Teaching Resources

WWT Make it Activities Eggy Cress Animals Main 1000 x 710

Download these free teaching activity resources from WWT for students to get creative planting seeds.

KS1, KS2

WWT Plastic Planet Main 1000 x 710

Download these free teaching resources from WWT to learn more about plastic pollution.

KS1, KS2

WWT Make it Activities Toad Hall Main 1000 x 710

Download these free teaching activity resources from WWT to discover how to create a welcoming home for toads.

KS1, KS2

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Fancy a chat? We’re here to help!

Send us an email or give us a call if you have any questions or would like more information.

Email

hello@theschooltrip.co.uk

Or Call

020 8064 0974