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Parrett Hide closed

The Parrett Hide is currently closed for the foreseeable future due to a leak in the ceiling. We hope to have it back open soon after repairs. The Quantock and Mendip Hides are open as usual. 

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Steart Marshesand Bridgwater Bay NNR

Welcome to Steart Marshes, the first of WWT's working wetlands.

Providing flood defence for local homes and businesses, showcasing productive farmland and home to a thriving nature reserve. It proves we can fight climate change by working with nature.

Site Manager Alys talks through the wonders of Steart and its special visitors.

Why is Steart Marshes important?

Hundreds of hectares of saltmarsh and freshwater wetlands buffer homes and businesses from rising sea levels, and provide habitat for wetland wildlife and plantlife.

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Exploring Steart Marshes and The Meads

Exploring Steart Marshes and The Meads

Steart Marshes volunteer Nicola Hunt describes her winter visits to WWT Steart Marshes and The Meads in Bridgwater
October Update

October Update

This month we welcome a new defribillator, community bus and gabion benches
WWT Steart Marshes will connect coastal communities with help from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

WWT Steart Marshes will connect coastal communities with help from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

A £237,000 grant awarded to the team at WWT’s coastal wetland nature reserve in Somerset will connect people with nature, culture and history in new and exciting ways
August Update

August Update

A month for dragonflies, a new boardwalk, habitat works and a new project starting soon

We are WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife.

We’re on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their powers. With your support, through visiting, membership and donation, we will help nature back to life.

Thank you.