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A wild guide to Summer at Martin Mere

A wild guide to Summer at Martin Mere

Summer is an amazing time of year to discover wetland wildlife. This guide is here to help you make the most of your day and have an amazing wetland adventure. As you head out of the door and walk up towards the discovery hide, you have the option to tur

25 March 2021

On World Wetlands Day charities collaborate to launch wetlands and wellbeing guide

On World Wetlands Day charities collaborate to launch wetlands and wellbeing guide

WWT, in partnership with leading mental health charity the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), have created a guide to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing by getting out and connecting with winter wetland nature.

2 February 2021

Lose yourself in a winter wonder wetland at WWT Martin Mere

Lose yourself in a winter wonder wetland at WWT Martin Mere

This year, people have been connecting with nature in new and interesting ways and winter at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is the perfect excuse to wrap up and get outdoors to experience the beauty that the coldest season has to offer on and around the w

15 December 2020

Top tips for wildlife spotting

Top tips for wildlife spotting

For many of us, spotting wildlife is a key part of a visit to WWT Martin Mere, and while our hides are sadly closed, we wanted to give you some great hints and tips on where to spot various wildlife without having to step foot in a hide! As you head ou

6 December 2020

WWT Martin Mere to welcome back schools

WWT Martin Mere to welcome back schools

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre will open their doors to school pupils from December 1. Forced to close their doors to such excursions in March, the conservation charity is pleased to be able to once again help children reconnect with nature in a safe an

19 October 2020

Fall for nature’s spectacle at WWT Martin Mere this autumn

Fall for nature’s spectacle at WWT Martin Mere this autumn

Just as wetlands offer sanctuary to thousands of animals over the colder months, they also make the perfect place to safely escape the everyday and appreciate one of nature’s greatest shows - autumn. For WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, it is a spectac

2 October 2020

Vote to ban lead ammunition shot down again as dirty tricks prevail

Vote to ban lead ammunition shot down again as dirty tricks prevail

Lead ban on hold yet again as last minute objection derails plans.

15 July 2020

Coronavirus - latest statement

Coronavirus - latest statement

We are pleased to announce that Martin Mere Wetland Centre will re-open on Wednesday 10 June

3 June 2020

New life to celebrate at Martin Mere

New life to celebrate at Martin Mere

Although our centre is currently closed to the public, our work has been continuing behind the scenes. It’s been a very busy week, with new arrivals to look after for both teams.

30 March 2020

Cape Barren goslings hatch

Cape Barren goslings hatch

We are delighted to announce that four Cape Barren goslings have hatched at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. As a relatively new pairing at Martin Mere, these are the first goslings from this pair of geese, who will now have a lifelong bond.

25 March 2020

Owl spectacular on the reserve

Owl spectacular on the reserve

Martin Mere is a great place to see a wide variety of owls – you could see up to 4 species in one day.

6 March 2020

Celebrate Our Birthday by Volunteering or Visiting

Celebrate Our Birthday by Volunteering or Visiting

Martin Mere first opened its doors in 1975 and since then, our wetland centre has been visited roughly five million times by visitors enjoying all that wetland nature and our activities have to offer.

26 February 2020

Education at the Heart of Martin Mere

Education at the Heart of Martin Mere

Education is one of the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust’s core activities. At Martin Mere, we see more than ten thousand pupils visit us on school trips every year.

27 January 2020

New hide opens at Martin Mere

New hide opens at Martin Mere

We’re delighted to announce a new hide has opened at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Situated at the Woodend Marsh area of the reserve, the hide allows visitors to get closer to a wide range of wonderful wildlife in its natural habitat.

18 December 2019

LEGO® brick animals return to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

LEGO® brick animals return to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

WWT’s much-loved, amazing giant LEGO brick animal trail is returning to Martin Mere Wetland Centre in May and June 2020.

10 December 2019