Martin Mere news
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
Rare Bearded Tits breeding for the first time at Martin Mere
Staff and volunteers at Martin Mere are celebrating after it has been confirmed that Bearded Tits are breeding at the site for the first time in our history.
22 June 2019
Flamingo chicks hatch at Martin Mere
Staff and volunteers at WWT Martin Mere are celebrating after 2 Greater Flamingo chicks hatched at the centre this week.
14 June 2019
A day bird watching
WWT Martin Mere is one of the key places to go bird watching in Lancashire. With our variety of habitats we’re a great day out at any time of the year, but spring and summer are a favourite due to all the new life that springs up around the wetlands.
6 June 2019
Fluffy Duckling Week
Spring time means a baby boom at Martin Mere! Visit us during May half term (25 May – 2 June) for a chance to see the whole egg-to-duckling process.
22 May 2019
Wildlife wonderland on Martin Mere’s nature reserve
Spring is such a fantastic time to visit Martin Mere, with the ducks in the wildfowl collection at their showy best and the first ducklings starting to hatch. However, it is also a great time to see and hear native British wildlife on the nature reserve.
12 May 2019
Nene goslings hatch at Martin Mere
Staff and volunteers at Martin Mere are celebrating after five Nene goslings recently hatched at the centre.
9 April 2019
New Pond Zone opening to inspire next generation of conservationists
Visitors to WWT Martin Mere will now be able to get up close to lots of aquatic life as our brand new £250,000 Pond Zone opens from 6 April.
30 March 2019
Ancient Woodlands
Ancient oak tree stumps around Martin Mere’s wetlands have finally been dated to a specific calendar year, thanks to Manchester Metropolitan University student Emma Clarke.
12 March 2019