Stargazing at Martin Mere
‘Take a tour of the Universe’ and discover the wonders of the solar system at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre.
WWT Martin Mere has formed a partnership with Liverpool Astronomical Society and Astronomia to offer a series of special astronomy evenings, the next one is taking place on Saturday 11 January.
The event will start at 7pm and finish at 9pm, with telescopes available outside for visitors to discover the wonders of the solar system. Experts from the Liverpool Astronomical Society and Astronomia will give illustrated talks and there will also be advice on ‘how to choose your first telescope.’
“Our astronomy evenings at Martin Mere are very popular and we expect the January event to be a sell-out again as it coincides with the BBC Stargazing Live week.” commented Hannah Clifford, Marketing Manager at Martin Mere.
Tickets cost £5 per person and advance booking is required, please call 01704 895181 (Monday to Friday).
Visitors can also enjoy a range of hot evening meals from the Mere Side Café overlooking Swan Lake before the event (from 6pm to 7pm). Dishes range from traditional fish and chips to steak and kidney pie and are priced at £7.50 for adults and £3.75 for children. Evening meals must be booked and paid for one week before the event, please call 01704 895181 (Monday to Friday).
WWT Martin Mere is open every day (except Christmas day) from 9.30am to 4.30pm in the winter months. Situated off the A59, it is signposted from the M61, M58 and M6. The Centre is also accessible via the Southport to Manchester and the Liverpool to Preston line by train from Burscough Rail Stations.
