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
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
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough, Lancashire, has introduced a new low-cost entry, as part of its aim to make the centre more accessible and allow people of all ages and incomes to enjoy a great day out, connect with nature and discover the super
24 July 2024
27 pairs and 47 chicks fledged, - the reserve at WWT Martin Mere has seen the best productivity of lapwings in the reserve history.The reserve is the perfect breeding ground for lapwings due to the amazing wetland habitat. The species prefer short grass t
4 July 2024
WWT Martin Mere has added to its daily talks and feeds schedule with a brand new Weird or Wonderful Aviary talk.The new talk covers fun and interesting facts about the Inca terns, spoon bill, comb ducks, and whistling ducks which all call the aviary home.
3 July 2024
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough has a brand new event this summer and is challenging families to venture around the wetland centre on its first ever Code Breakers Trail. For this summer only, the centre is transforming its stunning wetlands
2 July 2024
Looking to make the most of your summer holidays? WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is searching for volunteers to help out as 'Experience Makers'.
28 June 2024
WT Martin Mere, based in West Lancashire, has seen the first successful breeding of their pink-footed geese in 13 years, welcoming two goslings into the centre's living collection.The two goslings are around one month old now and currently with the female
7 June 2024
Three juvenile kingfishers have been showing extremely well at WWT Martin Mere, allowing the chance for visitors to get a closer look at the stunning bird. Visitors can head down to the Ron Barker hide to see all of the activity and to get the chance t
7 June 2024
National Volunteering Week is celebrated this year from the 3rd of June to the 9th of June. Without volunteers, WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre wouldn’t be able to do what it does. From helping on our reserve, to supporting family activities and events,
6 June 2024
WWT Martin Mere is pleased to announce the completion of its newest project, a brand-new longhouse, situated at the existing Mere Tun. The centre announced plans to expand the Mere Tun back in November 2023, starting the development shortly after.
4 June 2024
A rare opportunity for children to meet Bing and Flop from the beloved pre-school series Bing, in real life, is on offer at WWT Martin Mere this half term. The children’s TV favourites are visiting the wetland and wildlife centre in Ormskirk as part
23 May 2024
Photo credit: Lisa Wilkinson-Gamble Following on from last year’s success, WWT Martin Mere is pleased to announce that four white stork chicks hatched near the end of April. The white storks are part of the wetland centre’s living collection, wh
10 May 2024
Boosting creativity, improving wellbeing, and creating deeper connections are just some of the benefits of nature journalling.You don’t need to be an expert writer, or an amazing artist to enjoy this activity, which is why it’s such a great way to tak
7 May 2024
Four adorable coscoroba cygnets are stealing visitors’ hearts at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire.The one-month-old cygnets hatched near the beginning of April, and the Living Collection team says parents are “doing a great job”.Picture sh
2 May 2024