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Steart Marshesand Bridgwater Bay NNR

Welcome to Steart Marshes, the first of WWT's working wetlands.

Providing flood defence for local homes and businesses, showcasing productive farmland and home to a thriving nature reserve. It proves we can fight climate change by working with nature.

Site Manager Alys talks through the wonders of Steart and its special visitors.

Dragonfly Weekend

Join us on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August 2025 to discover the secret world of dragonflies!

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Why is Steart Marshes important?

Hundreds of hectares of saltmarsh and freshwater wetlands buffer homes and businesses from rising sea levels, and provide habitat for wetland wildlife and plantlife.

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Latest news from Steart Marshes

July Update

4 July 2025

April Update

6 May 2025

Least Sandpiper at Otterhampton Marshes

11 March 2025

March Update

5 March 2025

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We are WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife.

We’re on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their powers. With your support, through visiting, membership and donation, we will help nature back to life.

Thank you.