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New Hides Officially Open!

New Hides Officially Open!

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is pleased to announce the opening of two new hides - Rees Hide and Tomlinson Hide. In early February, Martin Mere announced the plans to build the new hides and asked the public for their name suggestions. We received over

28 April 2023

New life at Martin Mere as three cape barren goslings hatch

New life at Martin Mere as three cape barren goslings hatch

Excitement at WWT Martin Mere as three cape barren goslings are released back into the living collection.

4 April 2023

Get on nature’s trail with duck-themed events this Easter

Get on nature’s trail with duck-themed events this Easter

WWT Martin Mere will be running a special Easter Duck Trail from Saturday 1 - Sunday 16 April.

21 March 2023

Avocets return to Martin Mere

Avocets return to Martin Mere

One of our favourite birds of the summer has just arrived back at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, the beautiful avocet.

10 March 2023

Giant 3D wetland mural to visit Martin Mere on UK tour

Giant 3D wetland mural to visit Martin Mere on UK tour

A 20ft long interactive wetland mural will visit Martin Mere on Thursday 16th & Friday 17th March during its tour of the UK. Commissioned by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) and originally unveiled in Bristol on 2 February 2023, the mural highlight

3 March 2023

Exclusive after-hours floodlit swan evenings at Martin Mere

Exclusive after-hours floodlit swan evenings at Martin Mere

Want to experience a truly unique wildlife experience? WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough, Lancashire, is hosting after-hours floodlit swan evenings every Tuesday night in January.

29 December 2022

Winter Wildlife at Martin Mere

Winter Wildlife at Martin Mere

As the months get colder, WWT Martin Mere is joined by thousands of wintering ducks, swans, geese and waders, which create a fantastic winter spectacle.

30 November 2022

Discover GIANT LEGO® at Martin Mere

Discover GIANT LEGO® at Martin Mere

The much-loved GIANT LEGO® sculptures have returned to Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough, Lancashire, after over two years.

18 November 2022

Have an eek!citing half term this October at Martin Mere

Have an eek!citing half term this October at Martin Mere

Families can put their courage to the test as they explore the eek!citing and mysterious world of wetland nature this October half term at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Martin Mere Wetland Centre.

5 October 2022

What’s on this Autumn - great days out at Martin Mere

What’s on this Autumn - great days out at Martin Mere

Autumn is a fantastic time for nature lovers and families looking to visit our centre. Here is what to expect!

22 September 2022

Animal Magic is back!

Animal Magic is back!

Animal Magic is returning to WWT Martin Mere on the 24 and 25 of September after three years.

20 September 2022

Why is bird ringing so important?

Why is bird ringing so important?

The world has seen staggering declines in bird populations, with approximately 48% of existing bird species worldwide known or suspected to be undergoing population declines, according to The State of the World’s Birds report led by Manchester Metropoli

19 August 2022

North West Bird Watching Festival Returns

North West Bird Watching Festival Returns

A wildlife-filled weekend will be on offer at the North West Bird Watching Festival, with everything from photography workshops, guided walks, bird ringing, guest speakers and more.

5 August 2022

 Families flock to Martin Mere to become fully-fledged Wetland Rangers

Families flock to Martin Mere to become fully-fledged Wetland Rangers

Head down to Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Martin Mere Wetland Centre and follow in the footsteps of our rangers to help us with our daily mission to save wetland nature.

1 August 2022

The stork chicks have fledged!

The stork chicks have fledged!

Exciting news for our white stork chicks as they both left their nests last week.

22 July 2022