WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Ormskirk, Lancashire
About WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Fancy an escape to nature? Enjoy a great family day out in the wild at WWT Martin Mere any time of the year! From getting close to the wetland wildlife to all sorts of awesome activities, there’s plenty to do for all the family.
Looking for an adventure? From thrilling zip wires to epic treetops, the huge outdoor adventure playground is perfect for little explorers from the age of 3. Don’t forget to have a go at pond dipping to see what you can find! There’s a fantastic day ahead of you at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping, playing, feeding, paddling and getting up-close-and-personal to some of nature’s most wonderful wildlife. This wetland centre has up to 800 acres of adventure which is home to thousands of rare birds, a cheeky family of otters, an all-star cast of pretty pink flamingos and a group of white storks to mention a few!
For those wanting adventure, grab a paddle and take to the water to head off on an exciting canoe safari from April - September, where’ll come face to beak with all sorts of exciting animals. Keep your eyes peeled for moorhens, mallards, fish, and water voles, and if you’re especially lucky you may catch a glimpse of the beautiful kingfishers! Psst, there's a chance to go pond dipping too - how magical!
Go on a wild walk adventure, build a den, balance on the stepping stones or simply have fun in our water play and scream down the zip wire.
Plenty of awesome outdoor adventures Fantastic wildlife to see up-close Pond dipping, wild walks, zip wires & more!
Get up close to wetland stars, like flamingos and otters.
Get up close and feed our friendly bunch of birds. Pick up a bag of bird seed for £1.50 and venture around our wetlands to hand feed our swans, geese, and ducks.
We’ve also got fabulous flamingos, wonderful white storks, incredible Inca terns, and charming common cranes. There are over 70 wetland species from across the globe that you can see all year round. And we can’t forget our pair of playful otters!
Extra adventures like canoe safaris and wild walks
Want to take your visit further? Explore our waters with our relaxing guided boat tour for £3.50 per seat, or set sail on your own adventure with our canoes for £12 per canoe (up to 3 people). See if you can find hidden treasures like water voles or the elusive kingfisher.
Talks and tours
Learn more about our wetland stars with talks and feeds. Visit our cheeky pair of Asian small-clawed otters during their daily feeds to find out fun facts about them.
We also have a range of tours throughout the year around our living collection or reserve. Keep an eye on our website for any upcoming!
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Tuesday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Wednesday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Thursday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Friday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Saturday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Sunday, 09:30 - 18:00
Summer Opening Times Monday to Sunday 09:30 - 18:00
Last entry at 17:00 Winter Opening Times Monday to Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Last entry at 15:30
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : £10.72
- Adult (18++) : £16.50
- Babies and Toddlers (0-3) : Free
Family (2 adults and 2 children): £46.22
Concession (65+, unemployed, or full-time student): £14.81
Carers: Free
WWT members: Free
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time more than 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Selection of hot and cold dishes including soup, curry, and sandwiches.
Tasty treats like cakes and ice cream.
Hot and cold drinks.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Fish Lane
Burscough
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L40 0TA
England
Tel: 01704895181
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Burscough Bridge Train Station (2.5 miles)
New Lane Train Station (1.2 miles)
Burscough Junction Train Station (3.1 miles)
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