Martin Mere news
The Mere Side Café is back open
After refurbishment works in our Mere Side Cafe our kitchen is now fully operational and we are resuming our full menu. Come along and enjoy a selection of hot and cold food, alongside our usual offering of cakes, ice cream, and drinks.
12 December 2025
What’s On This Christmas at WWT Martin Mere
This festive season, escape the hustle and bustle and spend time in nature at WWT Martin Mere in Burscough, Lancashire. The centre is open every day throughout the holidays (expect Christmas Day), with an early 3pm close on Christmas Eve. From 20 D
11 December 2025
Back by popular demand, Mudfest returns to WWT Martin Mere
Stomp, splash and squelch this February half-term
11 December 2025
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
2 December 2025
December bird of the month: Greater Flamingo
The Greater Flamingo is without a doubt one of the most recognised species at WWT Martin Mere!
1 December 2025
WWT Martin Mere celebrates record-breaking number of cattle egret
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough is celebrating a wildlife milestone after a site record of 74 cattle egret was confirmed roosting on site. The birds were counted by a volunteer and then another count by reserve wardens of at least 60 using a
24 November 2025
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.
23 November 2025
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.
19 November 2025
Final spaces remain for a trip to Santa's Island!
Looking for something different this Christmas? Get ready for a magically festive adventure as WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre returns with the popular Sail to Santa event. Kicking off from 6th December, families can hop on board the boat ride to Santaâ€
18 November 2025
November bird of the month: Bar-Headed Goose
Hmm... we wonder where it gets its name?
3 November 2025
WWT Martin Mere reopen
WWT Martin Mere is looking forward to welcoming back visitors at 9.30AM on Monday 27 October, after a temporary closure due to avian influenza.
23 October 2025
October bird of the month: Muscovy Duck
Each month, we are shining a spotlight on the resident species at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre! This month, say hello to our wonderfully charismatic Muscovy Duck! Our resident Muscovy is a male and he can usually be spotted near the Chilean flamingo
19 October 2025
Whooper Swans Return to WWT Martin Mere for Winter Migration!
The whooper swans have begun their annual winter migration to WWT Martin Mere. Alongside the pink-footed goose, the whooper swan is an iconic migratory species visiting from Iceland. They visit during the colder months to avoid the harsher weather back
10 October 2025
Martin Mere calls all witches and wizards for a magical October half term
Families are invited to step into a ‘Super Natural’ adventure at WWT Martin Mere this October half-term. From 25 October until 2 November, families can weave a little magic into their day by designing a willow wand to cast spells, finding ingredients
3 October 2025
9,000 geese arrive at Martin Mere
Autumn is well upon us at WWT Martin Mere as we welcomed just under 9,000 pink-footed geese on 24 September. The geese make the spectacular journey all the way from Iceland over the autumn and winter to avoid the harsher weather back home.
25 September 2025