A Family Guide to May half term at WWT Martin Mere
Searching for that perfect day out for your family in Lancashire this May half term?
Spring is an exciting time at WWT Martin Mere as we see the return of our family favourites such as pond dipping, canoe safari and boat tours, and our wet play area!
Here’s what to expect from your visit:
Gozzle
We've teamed up with Macmillan Children’s Books to explore the wonderful world of wetlands with Gozzle the gosling, from Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s freshly hatched picture book.
With outdoor adventures, special activities, storytelling sessions and more, enjoy a season of firsts at Martin Mere Wetland Centre.
Family Activities
We have plenty of family favourites to enjoy over May half term (23 May - 31 May). From pond dipping to meeting our Asian small-clawed otters, here’s your handy guide to a visit to WWT Martin Mere:
|
Activity |
Time |
Cost |
|
Gozzle |
All day activities |
Included in admission* |
|
Gozzle Vet Check |
Sessions throughout the day from 10:30am - 3:45pm |
Included in admission |
| Viking Village (Mere Tun) | Monday - Friday, 12pm-3pm | Included in admission |
|
Adventure Play Area |
All day |
Included in admission |
|
Wet play area |
10am - 5:30pm |
Included in admission |
|
Den building |
All day |
Included in admission |
|
Wild Walk |
All Day |
Included in admission |
|
Boat tours |
Hourly 11am - 3pm |
£3.50 per seat |
|
Canoe Safari |
11am-4pm |
£12 per canoe, covers up to 3 people |
|
Otter talk and feed |
11:30am & 2:30pm |
Included in admission |
|
Family craft room |
1-4pm |
Free drawing and paid crafts |
|
Pond dipping |
1:30-3pm |
Included in admission |
*An optional Gozzle activity pack can be purchased for £4.
Meet wetland species from around the world
Take a wonder around our Living Collection to see breath-taking species such as flamingos, Inca terns, cranes, white storks, and our two adorable otters, Penny & Kenai. There are over 70 species to see.
The wild side
See spring's best highlights on our nature reserve. Can you spot our waders breeding, our cattle grazing, fluffy ducklings waddling, or barn owls hunting?
We’re open every day, and as we return to summer opening hours, you can explore our centre from 9:30am until 6pm.
Enjoy unlimited visits with our membership
Come whenever you like, as many times are you like! With family memberships starting from £7.25 per month, you and up to six children or grandchildren can enjoy our activities all year-round. Find out more.
Just visiting us for the day?
Book your tickets in advance to enjoy 10% off your tickets
How to find us
We’re situated in Burscough near Southport, Lancashire so we’re a perfect day out for those living in the North West in places such as Liverpool, Manchester, and Blackburn. Get directions here.
