WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is excited to announce its new development plans for its popular Mere Tun Village.
1 November 2023
Don’t let the rain put you off a visit to Martin Mere! With the typical British weather constantly changing, we’ve got you covered for a fun day come rain or shine this October half-term (21-29 October). Take a look at what activities we have as pa
24 October 2023
Searching for that perfectly spooky day out in Lancashire this October half term? Eekish trails, pumpkin carving, canoe ‘scarefaris’, we have it all at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre!
19 October 2023
Take a ‘Tour of the Universe’ as part of a special Astronomy Evening at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this month. WWT Martin Mere is working with the Liverpool Astronomical Society to offer a one-time special astronomy evening on 28 October. The ev
17 October 2023
WWT Martin Mere saw the first two Whooper Swans arrive on 10 October, and the first family of five arrive on 11 October. As of 16 October, we have seen over 400 whooper swans on the mere!Each year, whooper swans make the 500-mile migration from Iceland to
11 October 2023
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is celebrating the arrival of three Chilean flamingo chicks - our first success in 10 years. Hatching near the beginning of September, the adorable chicks are wowing visitors and stealing our hearts. Nick Brooks, Centr
29 September 2023
The winners are in for the North West Wetland Photographer of the Year competition! Thank you to everyone who entered the competition, we have had some amazing submissions. Here are the winners: Wetlands and their Wildlife Winner: Maggie Bullo
14 September 2023
Excitement in Burscough as the highly anticipated sounds of over a thousand pink-footed geese fill the air during their arrival to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Each year, the geese make the 500-mile journey from Iceland to spend the next couple of m
11 September 2023
Join WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre as it opens its doors to thousands of visitors for its annual North West Bird Watching Festival.
8 September 2023
As autumn arrives, a new season collection of Quentin Blake’s distinctive illustrations, influenced by wetlands and nature, give a new insight into the wonderful walking trails at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre.
5 September 2023
We’ve put together a list of our top 10 recommendations this summer - take a look!
28 July 2023
Don’t let the rain put you off a visit to Martin Mere! We’ve got you covered for a fun day come rain or shine.
27 July 2023
At WWT Martin Mere, we have a herd of English Longhorn cattle grazing our reserve, and there is no better time to appreciate them than on Cow Appreciation Day!
11 July 2023
This week is Insect Week, and we are taking this opportunity to appreciate all of the insects we find at Martin Mere. These small yet remarkable beings play an essential role in our ecosystem, from pollination to decomposition. Our wetland attracts an
19 June 2023
Staff and volunteers at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire, are ecstatic as they celebrate the arrival of a trumpeter cygnet.The cute cygnet successfully hatched at the beginning of June and is the offspring of the pair in the wetland centre’s l
16 June 2023