News
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
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
Lead ban on hold yet again as last minute objection derails plans.
15 July 2020
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Halloween Fest this October Half Term
Families of all ages are invited to Halloween Fest, two weeks of Halloween-themed events for the October Half Term (19 October – 3 November) at Martin Mere Wetland Centre.
17 October 2019
Animal Magic weekend extravaganza
From funky frogs to marvellous meerkats, amazing amphibians to beautiful birds of prey, Animal Magic is a great weekend to get up close to wonderful wildlife.
12 September 2019
Chilean Flamingos get creative with nest building
Martin Mere’s flock of Chilean Flamingos have been very busy this week building their impressive nests, but not where staff and volunteers expected.
19 August 2019
North West Bird Watching Festival returns to Martin Mere
Martin Mere Wetland Centre’s annual extravaganza, the North West Bird Watching Festival, returns in November and it’s an event not to be missed.
16 August 2019