Martin Mere news
Lancashire’s WWT Martin Mere Named One of the UK’s Top Visitor Attractions in National Survey
Lancashire’s WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, based in Burscough near Southport, has ranked among the top visitor attractions in the latest Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) survey.The ALVA survey, carried out in Spring 2025, evaluated ov
18 July 2025
A More Accessible Martin Mere: Our latest updates
At WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, we believe that nature should be for everyone. That’s why we’re continually working to make our site more accessible so that visitors of all ages, abilities, and needs can experience the joy and wonder of our wetland
15 July 2025
WWT Martin Mere Announces New Wet Meadow Habitat and Self-Guided Bug Hunt Experience
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is excited to announce the development of a brand new wet meadow habitat and self-guided bug hunt experience, inviting visitors to explore and discover the incredible diversity of life found in wetlands.
11 July 2025
Local group Learning Stars collaborates with WWT Martin Mere as part of the Dragonfly Festival
Learning Stars, a West Lancashire-based group supporting adults with learning disabilities, has collaborated with WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre to design two stunning hand drawn community flags for the launch of the centre’s brand new Dragonfly Festiv
10 July 2025
Bird of the Month: Black Spur-Winged Goose
WWT Martin Mere is introducing a brand new series, Bird of the Month!
8 July 2025
First-ever WWT Dragonfly Festival Arrives at WWT Martin Mere
WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, hosts its inaugural Dragonfly Festival for the first time this summer. The festival kicks off 93 days of summer activities that celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies at WWT Martin Mere. Festival goers
21 June 2025
Reedbed and hides are now open
Our Reedbed Walk and hides will be fully open as of 21st June 2025, after resurfacing the tracks.The works, which are completed as part of funding provided by CMA CGA, create an accessible route for people to enjoy. Now, visitors can once again enjoy view
9 June 2025
Fluffy flamingo chicks hatch at Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere is celebrating another successful year for fluffy flamingo chicks with a group of chicks hatching in April and May. The group of flamingo chicks are being taken care of and kept safe by the existing flock and our Living Collection team,
28 May 2025
Local Primary School Gets First Splash at WWT Martin Mere’s Brand-New Paddle and Play Area
On Friday 16 May, pupils from Lordsgate Township C.E. Primary School were among the first to make a splash at the brand-new Paddle and Play area at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, near Southport. The after-school visit gave the children an exclusiv
20 May 2025
Brand new 'Paddle and Play' opening at WWT Martin Mere
Families in Lancashire looking for outdoor fun this May half term will find a new reason to visit WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre as it opens its exciting new Paddle and Play with a brand new wet play area. The play area is part of a transformation of
8 May 2025
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