Martin Mere's Waterfowl Garden is home to over 100 species of rare and endangered ducks, geese, swans, flamingos and now beavers.

Inquisitive Hawaiian Geese will nibble grain from the hand whilst you tour the world's wetlands through the carefully planned pathways. In contrast, watch, from the comfort and choice of ten lookout hides, internationally important numbers of ducks, geese and swans gathering in winter to form spectacular feeding flocks on seasonally flooded wetlands.

With a diversity of waterfowl exhibits, family craft activities, educational talks and tours, and an adventure playground for children to enjoy, Martin Mere is a first class, year-round, wetland wildlife attraction for families, couples, teenagers and the retired.

Our NEW Mere Side Cafe opened Nov 2010, Enjoy a good selection of hot & cold food whilst experiencing the views over Swan lake.

All food is freshly cooked with a selection of hot and cold meals. Vegetarian options available.

The gift shop stocks a wide range of wildlife books, outdoor clothing, bird feeders/boxes, postcards and stationary, children's gifts and souvenirs of your visit to the centre, including a unique range of products featuring the artwork of WWT founder Sir Peter Scott.

There is also an in focus optics shop at the centre selling everything you will ever need to watch wildlife ¯Â¿Â½ from budget binoculars starting at around ¯Â¿Â½30 to deluxe telescopes at over ¯Â¿Â½1000. in focus is the ideal place to get honest, friendly advice about buying your first pair of binoculars.

Two sets of toilets within the building, 1 set in the car park and 1 set on the nature trail. Baby changing facilities included. Set of toilets includes ladies, gents and disabled. Toilets are also located within the cafe.

The Mere Side Cafe has facilities to warm milk for parents

Martin Mere Wetland Centre is located 6 miles from Ormskirk and 10 miles from Southport. It is easily accessible by public and private transport. Situated off the A59, the Centre is signposted from junction 8 on the M61, junction 3 on the M58 and junction 27 on the M6. There are two railway stations in close proximity to Martin Mere: New Lane (on the Southport ¯Â¿Â½ Manchester line) is approximately 0.8 miles and Burscough Junction (on the Liverpool to Preston line via Ormskirk) is approximately two miles. Junction 26 off the M6 From Liverpool, Ormskirk or Southport use A59. Carry on following those little brown ducks. Railway station ¯Â¿Â½ Burscough Bridge

Dress to suit the weather. Warm and waterproof clothing in winter ¯Â¿Â½ don't forget hat and gloves, it can be quite windy. In summer remember sunscreen and sunhats for the kids. Use a parasol or sunshade for pram or buggy.

Your ticket lasts all day. You can leave items in your car and collect later.

If you've had fun on your family day out to WWT Martin Mere, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.wwt.org.uk/