WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre WWT Martin Mere is a visitor centre open all year. Come and see the power of wetlands for yourself.
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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is a wetland nature reserve and visitor attraction in Burscough, Lancashire. Open 364 days a year, our family-friendly site offers visitors of all ages and abilities a host of unforgettable and accessible wildlife encounters and beautiful scenery whatever the weather. Established since 1975, every season brings a host of wild experiences from the autumn goose spectac

ular when 40,000 pink-footed geese will roost on the reserve, the winter swan spectacular when up to 2000 whooper swans will feed everyday on the mere, to the spring new life as ducklings, goslings, chicks and cygnets spring up and the summer flora, forna and insects; meaning no two visits are the same. Supported by dedicated and knowledgeable staff and enthusiastic volunteers, we are committed to offering the best possible experience for our visitors. In addition to wildlife spotting, there is a canoe safari and boat tours, pond dipping activities, den building, a selection of daily talks including an otter talk and feed, hand feeding birds from around the world in our collection and the option to lose yourself in nature on our wild walks. Everyone from bird enthusiasts and animal lovers to school groups and families looking for a wild adventure can find something to enjoy here at WWT Martin Mere – it’s the perfect place to get closer to nature!

Stepping out in style ✨ A moorhen parent and chick taking a stroll together. Even the chicks have huge feet! Thanks to A...
24/08/2025

Stepping out in style ✨

A moorhen parent and chick taking a stroll together. Even the chicks have huge feet!

Thanks to Amy Ashley-Mather for this photo 📷

What a catch 🐟Thanks to Lisa Wilkinson-Gamble for this photo of a kingfisher, recently photographed at Ron Barker hide. ...
23/08/2025

What a catch 🐟

Thanks to Lisa Wilkinson-Gamble for this photo of a kingfisher, recently photographed at Ron Barker hide. If you've recently spotted one, share it with us in the comments!

We're open bank holiday weekend - and here's what's on 🦩- Moth trap opening 10:30am- Pond dipping 11am-1pm- Otter talk a...
22/08/2025

We're open bank holiday weekend - and here's what's on 🦩

- Moth trap opening 10:30am
- Pond dipping 11am-1pm
- Otter talk and feed 11:30am & 2:30pm
- Storytime, sponsored by Waterstones 12:15pm
- Family craft room 1-4pm
- Dragonfly Show 2pm
- Dragonfly Throwing Competition 2:30pm
- WOW Aviary talk and feed 3pm
- GIANT Dragonfly Hunt all day

To see a full schedule and costs, take a look at our family guide to summer at Martin Mere: https://ow.ly/Ifxk50WI5Ko

Important café update - W/C 8 SeptemberFrom 8–17 September, our café kitchen will be closed for refurbishment. During th...
21/08/2025

Important café update - W/C 8 September

From 8–17 September, our café kitchen will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, our front-of-house will remain open, offering a selection of cakes and ice cream, sandwiches, and drinks. You will also be able to visit our kiosks by the play areas.

We apologise for any inconvenience and will provide updates closer to the dates.

21/08/2025

🪡🪶 Our crochet heron has found its forever home! 🪶🪡

We're thrilled to share that our handcrafted heron has spread its wings and landed at the beautiful 🏞️

Keep an eye out for this woolly wetland wanderer on your next visit — you might just spot it nesting among the reeds! 🌿💙

Three visits in a week! Wow! 🛶Thank you Margaret Mckenna for submitting this photo of her grandkids enjoying a photo opp...
19/08/2025

Three visits in a week! Wow! 🛶

Thank you Margaret Mckenna for submitting this photo of her grandkids enjoying a photo opportunity at our Mere Tun 📷

And three visits in one week, there is no better compliment!

Did you know, our family memberships start from £7.25 per month and allow up to six named children or grandchildren to have unlimited visits all year round? Find out more here: https://ow.ly/6nMk50WI67y

We're at the Southport Flower Show 🦢💮Come and say hi every day until Sunday and take part in designing your own binocula...
15/08/2025

We're at the Southport Flower Show 🦢💮

Come and say hi every day until Sunday and take part in designing your own binoculars and a toy swan health check! We can be found along the Children’s Trail.

Find out more: https://southportflowershow.co.uk/

Callout for wheelchair users! 📢We’re working hard to make Martin Mere more accessible for everyone, and we’ve designed o...
14/08/2025

Callout for wheelchair users! 📢

We’re working hard to make Martin Mere more accessible for everyone, and we’ve designed our new wet meadow and self-guided bug hunting area with wheelchairs in mind.

Now we need your help. We’re looking to invite families with wheelchair users to come along, try it out, let us know what you think and help us photograph the experience so we can promote accessibility at Martin Mere.

If you are available on a date between 19th and 22nd August, would like to try it out and are happy to be photographed, please do get in touch. It should take around 1 hour and you can spend the rest of the day here at Martin Mere.

It'll be:
- Our sunken waterway
- Our self-guided bug hunting area

Please email [email protected] with number of people that would be attending and we will get in touch to confirm with you.

We've still got chicks and ducklings around the site ❤️Here is a moorhen feeding her chick, taken last week near our Gre...
12/08/2025

We've still got chicks and ducklings around the site ❤️

Here is a moorhen feeding her chick, taken last week near our Greater Flamingos 📷

Have you seen any recently?

August Bird of the Month 🦆⭐As part of our brand new 'Bird of the month', we are highlighting a different species across ...
10/08/2025

August Bird of the Month 🦆⭐

As part of our brand new 'Bird of the month', we are highlighting a different species across Martin Mere. For August, meet our Eastern Spot-Bill Duck!

They have distinctive yellow-tipped beaks, prefer to feed in the evening, and are adaptable to many wetland habitats.

Find out more about this overlooked species and where to find them at Martin Mere: https://ow.ly/c3xq50WA8X6

Wow! Take a look at this hummingbird hawk-moth 📷Submitted by Maggie Henfield into our Insect Photography Competition, th...
08/08/2025

Wow! Take a look at this hummingbird hawk-moth 📷

Submitted by Maggie Henfield into our Insect Photography Competition, this photo captures the species feeding on nectar using its long proboscis while hovering in the air.

You have until 15 August to submit your own entries: https://ow.ly/xcGv50WA5nu

BRAND NEW experience now open! 📢Ready for a self-guided bug hunting and immersive sunken walkway experience?!You may hav...
07/08/2025

BRAND NEW experience now open! 📢

Ready for a self-guided bug hunting and immersive sunken walkway experience?!

You may have seen our team working hard near our Mere Tun. Well - we're super excited to announce that our new wet meadow area is now open. So what can you expect?

🐞 Uncover bug life by looking under logs, in our raised pond, within our plants, and more!
💧 Get your wellies on and wade or splash through our shallow channel (wheelchair accessible).
🚶‍♂️ Or, take a dry route on flat terrain across the meadow

The new wet meadow and bug hunting experience was made possible thanks to funding by the Lancashire Environmental Fund.

Included in your admission or membership. Find out more and be one of the first to have a go: https://ow.ly/ScNK50WAMIQ

Address

Fish Lane
Ormskirk
L400TA

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 9:30am - 6pm

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