Late Night Openings
Late night openings on most Wednesdays & Saturdays in October to witness thousands of pink footed geese coming in to roost.
Experience one of Lancashire’s greatest natural spectacles as up to 30,000 geese come into roost in the evening at WWT Martin Mere.
Returning from their long day of grazing, skeins of geese will fly across the sky in a honking flurry and settle down on our mere for the night. To witness this, we’re opening our Discovery Hide and nature trail until 7pm to give you the opportunity to see them settling down with a beautiful autumn sunset.
There will be free access to this event from 5:30pm to encourage everyone to experience this unmissable moment.
Dates: 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24 October. No booking required.
FAQs
Does this ticket include admission to WWT Martin Mere?
This is an out-of-hours event which will provide you with free access to our Discovery Hide and natural trail from 5:30pm. If you are wishing to visit us earlier than this, standard admission tickets or WWT membership will apply.
Do I need to book for the Late Night Opening?
No, if you are arriving after 5:30pm you will not need to book for this event. Just simply show up and enjoy the experience from 5:30pm until 7pm.
Will I get access to the zoo area?
No, we will not be allowing access to our Living Collection area after our standard closing time at 4:30pm. Only the Discovery Hide and nature trail will be open during this event.
Is this event accessible?
The main hide, Discovery Hide, is located close to the centre’s main entrance, meaning it is only a few minutes walk away from when you arrive. Our pathways through the nature trail and towards the Discovery Hide are level access and paved. If you would like a quieter experience, please speak with our team when you arrive for the best locations.
Is this suitable for children?
Yes, we encourage all ages to come along to experience this amazing spectacle. Whether you’re an experienced birder or complete beginner, we welcome you to come along and we’ll have guides available to ask any questions and find out more about the wildlife that you can see on your visit.
Where do we go when we arrive?
We will have directional signage in place to guide you to our overflow carpark, and access will be available via our side gate. Please note you will not be able to gain access through our main entrance if you are arriving after 3pm, and free entry is only after 5:30pm.
Where do the pink-footed geese go during the day?
During the day time, the geese will visit nearby agricultural fields and grasslands to feed, before returning to us to roost on the mere.
