Martin Mere news

Exclusive after-hours floodlit swan evenings at Martin Mere

Exclusive after-hours floodlit swan evenings at Martin Mere

Want to experience a truly unique wildlife experience? WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough, Lancashire, is hosting after-hours floodlit swan evenings.

28 November 2024

All Aboard! Sail to Santa starts this weekend

All Aboard! Sail to Santa starts this weekend

Get ready for a festive adventure at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre as Sail to Santa kicks off this 30 November and runs every weekend until 23 December!The popular Sail to Santa event occurs yearly and invites families to meet Santa. During the experienc

27 November 2024

Listen to BBC Radio 3 at WWT Martin Mere

Listen to BBC Radio 3 at WWT Martin Mere

BBC Radio 3 will broadcast live from WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre on 1 December. As dawn breaks, Kantos Chamber Choir will be live in our Discovery Hide bringing festive cheer with carols both traditional and new. Presenter Tom McKinney will be taking t

25 November 2024

Christmas gifts? We've got you covered

Christmas gifts? We've got you covered

As the festive season draws near, it’s time to start thinking of that perfect gift for your loved ones.

21 November 2024

Local Schools Invited to Experience Winter Wildlife at WWT Martin Mere with Exclusive Coach Package

Local Schools Invited to Experience Winter Wildlife at WWT Martin Mere with Exclusive Coach Package

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, based in Burscough, Lancashire, is calling on local schools to join them for exclusive up-close encounters of wildlife with coach travel included as part of a special package offer. Whilst winter might not be the most obvi

19 November 2024

North West Bird Watching Festival returns this weekend!

North West Bird Watching Festival returns this weekend!

WWT Martin Mere returns on the 19 & 20 October for this year's North West Bird Watching Festival.Boasting a wonderful wildlife-filled day out for nature lovers, the North West Bird Watching Festival weekend is packed with everything from photography works

16 October 2024

October Half Term Promises a Week of Super Natural Activities at WWT Martin Mere

October Half Term Promises a Week of Super Natural Activities at WWT Martin Mere

Families can tap into the magic that’s all around them at WWT Martin Mere this October half term, where wand making, potion crafting and spell casting are just a few of the mystical activities that will keep curious minds bewitched. The centre’s po

20 September 2024

Extremely rare breeding of pink-footed geese at WWT Martin Mere

Extremely rare breeding of pink-footed geese at WWT Martin Mere

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in West Lancashire has seen a pair of wild pink-footed geese breed for the first time in the reserve’s recorded history. The centre sees up to 40,000 pink-footed geese flock to our reserve each Autumn as they migrate to av

12 September 2024

North West Wetland Photography Competition Winners

North West Wetland Photography Competition Winners

WWT Martin Mere hosted its annual photography competition, celebrating all things to do with our wetlands. We saw a variety of photographs submitted, ranging from close-ups of species such as birds, flowers, and insects, and beautiful landscapes. This

10 September 2024

Autumn highlights at Martin Mere

Autumn highlights at Martin Mere

Autumn is one of our favourite seasons at Martin Mere. Everything around us changes to breathtaking colours, and thousands of migratory species join us from Iceland. Experience incredible views, see wildlife up close, and create unforgettable memories.

9 September 2024

Bitterns hatch at WWT Martin Mere - A first in reserve history

Bitterns hatch at WWT Martin Mere - A first in reserve history

WWT Martin Mere is celebrating a great success as seven bittern chicks hatch for the first time in the reserve’s recorded history. Earlier in the year, the reserve team heard a male bittern booming, a foghorn-like call which can be heard up to two mi

15 August 2024

Wild Walk - The Hidden Gem of Martin Mere

Wild Walk - The Hidden Gem of Martin Mere

It’s the place where you’re encouraged to run wild to your heart's content! But what actually is Martin Mere’s Wild Walk?

5 August 2024

Weapons training and more at our Viking Village this summer!

Weapons training and more at our Viking Village this summer!

WWT Martin Mere is opening its Mere Tun for a host of engaging Viking activities over the summer. Visitors can join in on Mondays and Tuesdays from 22 July until 27 August 2024.Open from 12pm to 3pm, visitors can see the history of our ancestors by meetin

28 July 2024

Greenland white-fronted goslings hatch at WWT Martin Mere

Greenland white-fronted goslings hatch at WWT Martin Mere

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough, is pleased to announce that the Greenland white-fronted geese that call Martin Mere home have successfully hatched two goslings.

25 July 2024

What’s On - Summer Holidays at WWT Martin Mere

What’s On - Summer Holidays at WWT Martin Mere

Looking for fun activities for the summer holidays? WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough, West Lancashire, has an exciting lineup of events and activities for you and your family. Check out what’s on offer: Summer Code Breakers Join us fr

25 July 2024