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A Family Guide to Easter Holidays at WWT Martin Mere

Searching for a family day out in West Lancashire this Easter? WWT Martin Mere has a line-up of fun events and activities from 5-21 April. Take a look, and see our handy timetable of activities:

Easter trails

Jump into spring with our Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt in partnership with Aardman. Or, for £1 per trail card see if you can find 26 yellow ducks hidden around Martin Mere with our GIANT Duck Hunt.

Family Activities

We have plenty of family favourites to enjoy over the Easter holidays, from pond dipping to meeting our Asian small-clawed otters, here’s your handy guide to a visit to WWT Martin Mere:

Activity

Time

Cost

Den building

All day

Included in admission

GIANT Duck Hunt

All day

£1 per trail card

Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt Trail

All Day

Included in admission*

Adventure Play Area

All day

Included in admission

Wild Walk

All Day

Included in admission

Boat tours

Hourly 11am - 3pm

£3.50 per seat

Canoe Safari

11am-4pm

£12 per canoe, up to 3 people

Otter talk and feed

11:30am & 2:30pm

Included in admission

Family craft room

1-4pm

Free drawing and paid crafts

Design a duck to enter into our Duck Race on 5 May

1-4pm

£3.50 per duck, enter it on 5 May for free

Lloyd of the Flies episode showings

1-4pm

Included in admission

Pond dipping

1:30-3pm

Included in admission

WoW Aviary talk and feed

3pm

Included in admission

*An optional Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt activity pack can be purchased for £4.


An otter laying on some wood


Meet wetland species from around the world

Take a wonder around our Living Collection to see breathtaking species such as flamingos, Inca terns, cranes, white storks, and our two adorable otters, Penny & Kenai. There are over 70 species to see.


Bat & Barn Owl Night at Martin Mere


The wild side

See spring's best highlights on our nature reserve. Can you spot our waders breeding, our cattle grazing, fluffy ducklings waddling, or barn owls hunting?

We’re open every day of Easter, including the bank holiday weekend. And as we return to summer opening hours, you can explore our centre from 9:30am until 6pm.



Enjoy unlimited visits with our membership

Come whenever you like, as many times are you like! With family memberships starting from £7.25 per month, you and up to six children or grandchildren can enjoy our activities all year-round. Find out more.

Just visiting us for the day?

Book your tickets in advance for peace of mind.

How to find us

We’re situated in Burscough near Southport, Lancashire so we’re a perfect day out for those living in the North West in places such as Liverpool, Manchester, and Blackburn. Get directions here.


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