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Bitterns hatch at WWT Martin Mere - A first in reserve history
WWT Martin Mere is celebrating a great success as seven bittern chicks hatch for the first time in the reserve’s recorded history. Earlier in the year, the reserve team heard a male bittern booming, a foghorn-like call which can be heard up to two mi
15 August 2024
Wild Walk - The Hidden Gem of Martin Mere
It’s the place where you’re encouraged to run wild to your heart's content! But what actually is Martin Mere’s Wild Walk?
5 August 2024
Weapons training and more at our Viking Village this summer!
WWT Martin Mere is opening its Mere Tun for a host of engaging Viking activities over the summer. Visitors can join in on Mondays and Tuesdays from 22 July until 27 August 2024.Open from 12pm to 3pm, visitors can see the history of our ancestors by meetin
28 July 2024
Greenland white-fronted goslings hatch at WWT Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough, is pleased to announce that the Greenland white-fronted geese that call Martin Mere home have successfully hatched two goslings.
25 July 2024
What’s On - Summer Holidays at WWT Martin Mere
Looking for fun activities for the summer holidays? WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough, West Lancashire, has an exciting lineup of events and activities for you and your family. Check out what’s on offer: Summer Code Breakers Join us fr
25 July 2024
Martin Mere announces £5 Universal Credit tickets
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough, Lancashire, has introduced a new low-cost entry, as part of its aim to make the centre more accessible and allow people of all ages and incomes to enjoy a great day out, connect with nature and discover the super
24 July 2024
WWT Martin Mere sees amazing productivity of lapwings
27 pairs and 47 chicks fledged, - the reserve at WWT Martin Mere has seen the best productivity of lapwings in the reserve history.The reserve is the perfect breeding ground for lapwings due to the amazing wetland habitat. The species prefer short grass t
4 July 2024
We've launched a new Inca Tern talk!
WWT Martin Mere has added to its daily talks and feeds schedule with a brand new Weird or Wonderful Aviary talk.The new talk covers fun and interesting facts about the Inca terns, spoon bill, comb ducks, and whistling ducks which all call the aviary home.
3 July 2024
Brand New Summer Code Breakers Trail Launching at WWT Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough has a brand new event this summer and is challenging families to venture around the wetland centre on its first ever Code Breakers Trail. For this summer only, the centre is transforming its stunning wetlands
2 July 2024
WWT Martin Mere Seeks Volunteers This Summer
Looking to make the most of your summer holidays? WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is searching for volunteers to help out as 'Experience Makers'.
28 June 2024
WWT Martin Mere welcomes pink-footed goslings for first time in 13 years
WT Martin Mere, based in West Lancashire, has seen the first successful breeding of their pink-footed geese in 13 years, welcoming two goslings into the centre's living collection.The two goslings are around one month old now and currently with the female
7 June 2024
Kingfishers wow visitors at WWT Martin Mere
Three juvenile kingfishers have been showing extremely well at WWT Martin Mere, allowing the chance for visitors to get a closer look at the stunning bird. Visitors can head down to the Ron Barker hide to see all of the activity and to get the chance t
7 June 2024
A thank you to our volunteers this Volunteer Week
National Volunteering Week is celebrated this year from the 3rd of June to the 9th of June. Without volunteers, WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre wouldn’t be able to do what it does. From helping on our reserve, to supporting family activities and events,
6 June 2024
Take a look inside the new longhouse at our Mere Tun Village
WWT Martin Mere is pleased to announce the completion of its newest project, a brand-new longhouse, situated at the existing Mere Tun. The centre announced plans to expand the Mere Tun back in November 2023, starting the development shortly after.
4 June 2024
Meet Bing & Flop in Lancashire this May half term
A rare opportunity for children to meet Bing and Flop from the beloved pre-school series Bing, in real life, is on offer at WWT Martin Mere this half term. The children’s TV favourites are visiting the wetland and wildlife centre in Ormskirk as part
23 May 2024