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Stork chicks hatch at Martin Mere
Martin Mere Wetland Centre has had some cute new arrivals! White stork chicks have hatched and they are absolutely adorable.We welcomed the new chicks in mid-May. Last year, we hatched and raised two white stork chicks for the first time, with this year b
19 May 2023
Quentin Blake art draws people to UK wetlands
WWT has agreed a year-long partnership with renowned illustrator Sir Quentin Blake, bringing his art to our ten wetland sites and an exhibition of rarely seen works to selected centres.
17 May 2023
New Bird Observatory opens at Martin Mere
Martin Mere is excited to announce the new opening of the Bird Observatory.
5 May 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 returning to WWT Martin Mere on the 24 and 25 of September after three years.
20 September 2022
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