Slimbridge Wetland Centre
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Sat 23 March to Sun 2 June
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Welcome to Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Feel alive in wildlife-rich wetlands this spring
Spring Highlights
Spring brings new star species to Slimbridge. From kingfishers nesting to cranes displaying.
Latest sightings
Things to see and do
There's plenty to see and do at Slimbridge Wetland Centre, here are a few of our favourites...
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Work on our Canoe Safari?
A young boy preparing to go on the canoe safari at WWT Martin Mere. Applications are now online to recruit five enthusiastic and hard working people to run Martin Mere’s canoe safari attraction in 2018. You will be
1 February 2018
Make a splash!
Make a Splash at Martin Mere’s North West Puddle Jumping Championships This February half term (10 - 18 Feb), children of all ages are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and join in the fourth annual North West Puddle Jumping Champions
25 January 2018
Special education offers
Winter and early spring are great times to come and experience the migration of wild swans, geese and ducks which come here from Iceland and many parts of mainland Europe. Our guided learning sessions are geared closely to the national curriculum and enco
19 January 2018
Group visits
Winter is a great time of year to bring your group to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Martin Mere offers unforgettable days out where your group can take it easy while getting close to fantastic wildlife. There’s something for everyone from hand feeding
11 January 2018
Get kids outdoors!
It’s official! Being outdoors is great for children! New research has shown that when children spend quality time outdoors, it affects them in lots of positive ways. The most recent research by Forest Schools, shows that children develop better social s
5 January 2018
Winner: Photo competition
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre have announced the winner of the 2017 Martin Mere Wildlife Photography Competition. Steve Liptrot, who grew up in Leyland, has won the competition with an amazing image of a peregrine hunting. Steve, who now lives in South W
13 December 2017
Whooper swan blog
One from December 2010 (Andy Bunting) Hello Everyone I am Damien and I've been lucky enough have been asked to give you a round up of the recent whooper swan season at Martin Mere. First a bit of background on myself.
13 December 2017
Festive fun
With Christmas holidays already creeping up on us we have loads of activities going on at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you want to get outdoors to walk off the Christmas turkey or your new year’s resolution is ge
10 December 2017
Poets view of rural beauty
The latest exhibition has been unveiled at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre by David Secrett: A Poet’s View of Rural Beauty The exhibition, running until 20 January 2018 is focused on landscapes. As a professional trained artist, David’s view of the nat
9 December 2017
2 for 1 entry
The Harrier hide at WWT Martin Mere. This December get up close to stunning wetland wildlife thanks to The National Lottery! From 11 to 15 December 2017 WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is offering 2 for 1 admission to
30 November 2017
50,000 starlings
Record number of Starlings come home to roost at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre WWT Martin Mere is currently the home to one of nature’s most amazing spectacles - 50,000 starlings roosting at the Centre. The birds disperse during the day but return to t
10 November 2017
Wildlife in Acrylics
The latest exhibition has been unveiled at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre: Wildlife in Acrylics by David Finney. This exhibition by artist David Finney will be on display at the centre from 31 October to 4 December, as well as an exhibit at the North West
10 November 2017
North West Bird Fair
TV presenter Nick Baker, wildlife cameraman Doug Allan, Matt Sewell and Flight of the Swans' Sacha Dench are just some of the guest speakers visiting WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre for the annual extravaganza: North West Bird Watching Festival on Saturd
1 November 2017
A Wild Exhibition
The latest exhibition has been unveiled at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre by the Sefton Art Group: Wildlife. Roy from the art group said: “We are delighted to be exhibiting at Martin Mere in October. The Sefton Art Group is one of the biggest art groups
9 October 2017
Broomstick flight event
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is quite literally flying open their doors this half term with a range of pumpkin activities and the latest attraction: Broomstick Flight Training. Half term activities are on from Saturday 21 – Tuesday 31 October with the
6 October 2017