WWT Martin Mere celebrates its 50th in style with fantastic prizes up for grabs
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is marking a major milestone, its 50th anniversary, on Saturday, 1 March 2025, and they are inviting everyone to join in on the celebrations!
Throughout the birthday weekend, visitors can explore a special anniversary exhibition, featuring historic photos and memorabilia, enjoy pond dipping sessions running twice daily, and take part in a Before & After photo trail whilst walking through their living collection which is home to over 70 species of the likes of swans, geese, storks, cranes, flamingos and more.
But that’s not all, 12 lucky visitors will have the chance to win exclusive experiences and prizes, including:
- Behind the scenes at their otter talk and helping to put their food out in their habitat
- The chance to lead the daily Wild Bird Feed and feed thousands of migratory species - a dream come true for bird lovers!
- A complimentary lunch in the centre’s Mere Side Café.
- A pair of 8x42 Curlew binoculars worth £119.
- A free canoe hire every day of the 2025 season (April–October). That means unlimited use of the Canoe Safari!
- An annual membership, granting unlimited visits throughout the year.
For the chance to win, paying visitors or members can head over to the Visitor Information desk on 1 or 2 March 2025 and pick out a random ball. If the ball is one of our special balls that matches one of the prizes, you’ve won! Prizes will be available each day, so there's a chance for 6 visitors to win each day.
Nick Brooks, Centre Manager at WWT Martin Mere, said: "For decades, Martin Mere has been a place of wonder and discovery for visitors of all ages. We often hear stories from people who first came here on school trips as children, and it’s incredible to think that since opening on 1 March 1975, we have welcomed over 400,000 school visits and more than seven million visitors through our doors."
“That means millions of people have memories of visiting us, and we want to celebrate these memories and create new ones with everyone. So come along, take part in our birthday activities, and share your favourite Martin Mere moments with us!”
And the celebrations don’t stop there! WWT Martin Mere will be running special events and activities throughout 2025 to mark this golden anniversary. Keep an eye on their ‘What’s on’ for upcoming events: https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/whats-on/events
