WWT Steart Marshes, Stert Drove, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2PU
Grid reference: ST 25208 44210
Public transport: Please note there is no public transport to Steart Marshes. The nearest train and bus stations are in Bridgwater. Buses run to the village of Cannington approximately 3.5 miles from the site.
Steart Marshes is open all year round and is free to visit.
This includes car parks and paths for walkers, mobility scooters, wheelchair users, pushchairs, cyclists and horse riders, subject to a few local restrictions.
The main car park is always open. 2.1m height barrier in operation 4.30pm to 9.00am daily and on Christmas Day. Steart Gate car park has a 2.1m height restriction at all times. We ask coaches to book a space in advance as we have limited capacity.
Dogs and their owners are very welcome at Steart Marshes. It's a great place for you to enjoy together. However, dogs can pose a risk to wildlife, and occasionally wildlife can pose a risk to your dog. So, we ask that everyone follows a few simple guidelines to help keep visitors, dogs and wildlife, happy and safe. To find out more please read our leaflet.
When visiting with your dog, please:
- Look out for the yellow signs, indicating a wildlife sensitive area
- Be mindful of other visitors who may not be keen on dogs
- Protect the natural environment by taking litter and dog mess away with you - we do not have bins around the reserve
- Keep your dog on a lead near livestock and let go if chased
- Keep your dog under effective control and out of all water and undergrowth
- You will find a designated dog swimming area close to the main entrance. This is marked on our maps.
Thank you. We hope you and your dog enjoy your visit to Steart Marshes.
Open 9am – 4.30pm every day except Christmas Day, with a few seasonal extensions to these times. They are accessible for wheelchair users. The screened viewing points are open all year round.
It takes about an hour to walk from the main car park to the breach point. Follow way-marking signs to surfaced paths, some accessible by wheelchair and most by bike. The English Coast Path runs through the site.
Tramper mobility scooter hire
Hire our Tramper all-terrain mobility scooter and access all surfaced paths in public areas of the reserve.
(Access to other areas is dependant on the season and weather conditions.).
Booking is essential. For further details please contact info.steart@wwt.org.uk.
Suggested donation (to cover costs): £10 per half day.
Fancy a cuppa? Sarah's Scone Mad serves up a selection of sweet and savoury scones, soup, sausage rolls, jams, chutneys and more, between 11am and 3pm on most Sundays. Please check the dates she'll be visiting to avoid disappointment.
The site is also an ideal picnic spot so feel free to bring your own refreshments. The local villages have shops and places to eat and drink.
You can also buy FSC Steart Marshes wildlife guides (£4.25) and wetland species pin badges (£1.50) from the office at the back of the car park. If the yard gate is closed, we'll be on the reserve, so please try again later!
