A Family Guide to Easter Holidays at WWT Martin Mere
Searching for a family day out in West Lancashire this Easter? WWT Martin Mere has a line-up of fun events and activities from 5-21 April. Take a look, and see our handy timetable of activities:
Easter trails
Aardman presents Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt
Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly. Together they’re looking for Lloyd's friends and family, exploring our wetlands, and making their way to our bug hotel.
GIANT Duck Hunt
Find 25 yellow ducks and one special golden duck hidden around Martin Mere. On your way, meet real-life wetland species like flamingos, otters, white storks, and more.
Family Activities
We have plenty of family favourites to enjoy over the Easter holidays, from pond dipping to meeting our Asian small-clawed otters, here’s your handy guide to a visit to WWT Martin Mere:
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Activity |
Time |
Cost |
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Den building |
All day |
Included in admission |
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All day |
£1 per trail card |
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All Day |
Included in admission* |
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All day |
Included in admission |
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All Day |
Included in admission |
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Hourly 11am - 3pm |
£3.50 per seat |
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11am-4pm |
£12 per canoe, up to 3 people |
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11:30am & 2:30pm |
Included in admission |
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Family craft room |
1-4pm |
Free drawing and paid crafts |
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Design a duck to enter into our Duck Race on 5 May |
1-4pm |
£3.50 per duck, enter it on 5 May for free |
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Lloyd of the Flies episode showings |
1-4pm |
Included in admission |
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1:30-3pm |
Included in admission |
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3pm |
Included in admission |
*An optional Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt activity pack can be purchased for £4.
Meet wetland species from around the world
Take a wonder around our Living Collection to see breathtaking species such as flamingos, Inca terns, cranes, white storks, and our two adorable otters, Penny & Kenai. There are over 70 species to see.
The wild side
See spring's best highlights on our nature reserve. Can you spot our waders breeding, our cattle grazing, fluffy ducklings waddling, or barn owls hunting?
We’re open every day of Easter, including the bank holiday weekend. And as we return to summer opening hours, you can explore our centre from 9:30am until 6pm.
Enjoy unlimited visits with our membership
Come whenever you like, as many times are you like! With family memberships starting from £7.25 per month, you and up to six children or grandchildren can enjoy our activities all year-round. Find out more.
Just visiting us for the day?
Book your tickets in advance for peace of mind.
How to find us
We’re situated in Burscough near Southport, Lancashire so we’re a perfect day out for those living in the North West in places such as Liverpool, Manchester, and Blackburn. Get directions here.
