Steart Marshesand Bridgwater Bay NNR

Welcome to Steart Marshes, the first of WWT's working wetlands.

Providing flood defence for local homes and businesses, showcasing productive farmland and home to a thriving nature reserve. It proves we can fight climate change by working with nature.

Why is Steart Marshes important?

Hundreds of hectares of saltmarsh and freshwater wetlands buffer homes and businesses from rising sea levels, and provide habitat for wetland wildlife and plantlife.

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March Update

Our new boardwalk is now open and Mount Union University students have completed a dragonfly-themed bridge on site

13 March 2026

Welcome to the new year at Steart Marshes!

An update on the latest at Steart Marshes including project work and species sightings

13 January 2026

STEM Learning Co-creation workshop

Calling all secondary teachers and educators! Join us at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust: Steart Marshes in Somerset for a unique resource co-creation workshop Are you passionate about outdoor learning and STEM education? Would you like to help shape e

27 November 2025

Exploring Steart Marshes and The Meads

Steart Marshes volunteer Nicola Hunt describes her winter visits to WWT Steart Marshes and The Meads in Bridgwater

18 November 2025

We are WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife.

We’re on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their powers. With your support, through visiting, membership and donation, we will help nature back to life.

Thank you.