Steart Marshes news
Explore the Sea Wall Breach by 4x4 - on 27th September 2017
Take a trip out to explore the new salt marsh and creek system in an area not normally open to the public. Were running 3 trips during the day and spaces are available on the 10-11:30am and the 12-1:30pm trips. The 2-3:30pm trip is already fully booked.
16 August 2017
Dragonfly Walk - 19th August 2017
Walk with local experts to find out about the Dragonflies of WWT Steart Marshes. Suitable for any age, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential - telephone: 01278 651090 or email: info.steart@wwt.org.uk £3 for WWT members/ £
16 August 2017
Released Black-Tailed Godwit seen at WWT Steart Marshes
WWT have been working in partnership with the RSPB on a joint venture, entitled Project Godwit that aims to secure the future of black-tailed godwits in the UK. Black-tailed godwits are large wading birds and the UK is home to a small breeding population
24 July 2017
Willow sculptures
Around the Wetland Walkway at Steart Marshes you can now spot 10 willow sculptures. These are life size models, made from Somerset willow by local artists, of animals that live in or use this Working Wetland. The attached information sheet gives
24 August 2016
Walkers get uninterrupted access to coastline
From today (15 March 2016) walkers can enjoy an uninterrupted stroll from Minehead to Brean Down, right through the heart of WWT Steart Marshes, after the official opening of the first Somerset section of the England Coast Path. Steart Marshes falls roug
15 March 2016
Visitors enjoy exploring final section of Steart Marshes
Visitors to WWT Steart Marshes this weekend have enjoyed exploring 60 hectares of new wetland, as the final section of the UK’s biggest new wetland opens to the public. The area, named Stockland Marsh after the nearest village, is distinct from the rest
12 May 2015
Steart Marshes study to analyse impact on economy and recreation
The ability of new wetland habitat to support wildlife and commercial fisheries is the focus of a new research partnership between Bridgwater College, Oxford Brookes University and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. It is hoped the findings will enhance c
19 February 2014
Steart Marshes study to analyse impact on economy and recreation
The ability of new wetland habitat to support wildlife and commercial fisheries is the focus of a new research partnership between Bridgwater College, Oxford Brookes University and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. It is hoped the findings will enhance c
19 February 2014
Steart Marshes study to analyse impact on economy and recreation
The ability of new wetland habitat to support wildlife and commercial fisheries is the focus of a new research partnership between Bridgwater College, Oxford Brookes University and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. It is hoped the findings will enhance c
19 February 2014