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Two white stork chicks hatch at Martin Mere!
Chick season has officially begun at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough, with the arrival of two adorable white stork chicks. The white storks, part of Martin Mere’s diverse bird collection featuring species from around the world, began nest
30 April 2025
Will you be this year's Duck Race winner?
Ready… set… go! The annual duck race is returning to Lancashire on 5 May and we're looking for the winners of 2025!Looking for something different to do this May bank holiday? Head down to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre for the race of the year! Enter
7 April 2025
A Family Guide to Easter Holidays at WWT Martin Mere
Searching for a family day out in West Lancashire this Easter? WWT Martin Mere has a line-up of fun events and activities from 5-21 April. Take a look, and see our handy timetable of activities: Easter trails Aardman presents Lloyd of the Flies Wetlan
31 March 2025
First Booming Bittern of the Year!
On the evening of Thursday 28th March, the reserve team at WWT Martin Mere stayed after hours to carry out a survey in the hopes to record bitterns on the reserve.Bitterns are known to be an elusive species, and blend seamlessly into their reedbed habitat
31 March 2025
WWT Martin Mere partners with Aardman to launch Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt
This April WWT Martin Mere is partnering with British animation studio, Aardman, and the Royal Entomological Society, to bring families an epic minibeast wetlands adventure unlike any they’ve seen before.The Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt (5 April
30 March 2025
WWT Martin Mere partners with CMA CGM in large-scale restoration project
WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, has partnered with CMA CGM Group, a global player in maritime, land, air, and logistics solutions, to restore its Martin Mere site.WWT Martin Mere, a reserve near Ormskirk, Lancashire covers 600 acres and will u
18 March 2025
What’s on this Spring at Martin Mere
Looking for something to do this Spring? WWT Martin Mere, Burscough, has a line-up of exciting events and activities so that you can keep coming back and exploring the amazing outdoors. Take a look: GIANT Duck Hunt Cost: £1 per trail card Da
13 March 2025
Historic photos of Martin Mere to Celebrate 50 years
Sir David Attenborough at Martin Mere Alice in Wonderland event at Martin Mere School children on a trip to Martin Mere, sat in front of the Visitor Centre Two twins at the old Adventure Playground tunnel BBC Radio 4's Wild
19 February 2025
50 facts about Martin Mere to celebrate its 50th anniversary
WWT bought the land in 1972 The site was first opened to the public on 1 March 1975 WWT purchased 363 acres and the site is now over 600 acres It was purchased for £52,000, which equates to roughly £604,000 today It is now one of 10 wetland c
18 February 2025
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 exhibit
14 February 2025
WWT Martin Mere wins gold for sustainability at the Lancashire Tourism Awards
Lancashire’s top tourism and hospitality businesses took centre stage at the 2024 Lancashire Tourism Awards, held in the world-famous Tower Ballroom on Tuesday, February 11.From large and small attractions to visitor experiences and accessible tourism,
12 February 2025
Lancashire’s WWT Martin Mere is turning 50!
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire, is celebrating its 50th anniversary on 1 March 2025, marking five decades of conservation, education, and unforgettable wildlife experiences. The popular wildlife centre initially opened to WWT members in lat
11 February 2025
Seriously squelchy fun awaits families at Mudfest 2025 this February half-term
Families are invited to grab their wellies and head to WWT Martin Mere this February half term for Mudfest 2025. Kids of all ages can enjoy squelching, splashing and stomping through a series of marvellously muddy activities throughout the school holidays
9 February 2025
Behind the scenes at our white stork health check
Mid-January, the Living Collection team at WWT Martin Mere came together for our annual White Stork health check, a crucial part of ensuring the wellbeing of species. The white storks, a resident bird species at WWT Martin Mere, are monitored each year
28 January 2025
Highest Marsh Harrier count for the site
On Sunday 19th January as part of the national Harrier survey (monthly winter harrier roost survey). The reserve team counted a new site record for Marsh Harriers with 45 going into roost across the site!! The first individuals started arriving at 3:30p
21 January 2025