News - Martin Mere
Canoes and ponds re-open
The award winning canoe safari and boat tours at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre are re-opening on Saturday 24 March, offering adults and children lots of fun exploring the wetland through open water, woodlands, wet grassland and reedbed as well as seeing
8 March 2018
Gold accolade
A young girl being given a Dusty Duck log book at WWT Martin Mere. We’re delighted to announce that WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre has been awarded the Visit England Gold Accolade, the highest quality award availabl
2 March 2018
Avocets return
The first three Avocet (Philip Appleton) Spring is in the air at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre with the first 3 avocets returning to the centre on 13 February as part of the spring migration. The avocets, now current
15 February 2018
Sefton Artists
The latest exhibition has been unveiled at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre by Southport Artists. Sefton Artists are a group of local artists who exhibit regularly around Merseyside both as a group & as individual artists. The exhibition, running until
7 February 2018
Work on our Canoe Safari?
A young boy preparing to go on the canoe safari at WWT Martin Mere. Applications are now online to recruit five enthusiastic and hard working people to run Martin Mere’s canoe safari attraction in 2018. You will be
1 February 2018
Make a splash!
Make a Splash at Martin Mere’s North West Puddle Jumping Championships This February half term (10 - 18 Feb), children of all ages are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and join in the fourth annual North West Puddle Jumping Champions
25 January 2018
Special education offers
Winter and early spring are great times to come and experience the migration of wild swans, geese and ducks which come here from Iceland and many parts of mainland Europe. Our guided learning sessions are geared closely to the national curriculum and enco
19 January 2018
Group visits
Winter is a great time of year to bring your group to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Martin Mere offers unforgettable days out where your group can take it easy while getting close to fantastic wildlife. There’s something for everyone from hand feeding
11 January 2018
Get kids outdoors!
It’s official! Being outdoors is great for children! New research has shown that when children spend quality time outdoors, it affects them in lots of positive ways. The most recent research by Forest Schools, shows that children develop better social s
5 January 2018
Winner: Photo competition
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre have announced the winner of the 2017 Martin Mere Wildlife Photography Competition. Steve Liptrot, who grew up in Leyland, has won the competition with an amazing image of a peregrine hunting. Steve, who now lives in South W
13 December 2017
Whooper swan blog
One from December 2010 (Andy Bunting) Hello Everyone I am Damien and I've been lucky enough have been asked to give you a round up of the recent whooper swan season at Martin Mere. First a bit of background on myself.
13 December 2017
Festive fun
With Christmas holidays already creeping up on us we have loads of activities going on at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you want to get outdoors to walk off the Christmas turkey or your new year’s resolution is ge
10 December 2017
Poets view of rural beauty
The latest exhibition has been unveiled at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre by David Secrett: A Poet’s View of Rural Beauty The exhibition, running until 20 January 2018 is focused on landscapes. As a professional trained artist, David’s view of the nat
9 December 2017
2 for 1 entry
The Harrier hide at WWT Martin Mere. This December get up close to stunning wetland wildlife thanks to The National Lottery! From 11 to 15 December 2017 WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is offering 2 for 1 admission to
30 November 2017
50,000 starlings
Record number of Starlings come home to roost at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre WWT Martin Mere is currently the home to one of nature’s most amazing spectacles - 50,000 starlings roosting at the Centre. The birds disperse during the day but return to t
10 November 2017