WWT Martin Mere temporary closure
WWT Martin Mere is temporarily closed. We have unfortunately had a possible case of avian influenza in our collection birds at the centre.
WWT Martin Mere is temporarily closed. We have unfortunately had a possible case of avian influenza in our collection birds at the centre.
This is a live and quickly changing situation, so please do keep an eye on this page for further updates, which we'll share as soon as we have them.
We are working with the relevant government agencies and are taking measures to prevent the spread of this bird disease. Protecting the birds in our care and those returning for winter refuge on our reserve, as well as ensuring the safety of our visitors and staff, is our utmost priority.
If you have booked to visit us tomorrow, admission tickets will be valid on any alternative date. If you’d prefer to receive a refund, please contact our Supporter Services team on tickets@wwt.org.uk. If you're booked onto an event, we'll be in touch via email and arrange a refund in 7 working days.
The UK government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency and UK Health Security Agency advise that the risk to public health from the virus is very low.
If you find a sick or dead bird out in the wild, please do not touch it or pick it up. Please report via Defra. More information here.
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, can be carried by wild birds migrating to the UK from mainland Europe during the winter.
