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!
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!
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.
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!
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
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Fish Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0TA, England
Tel: 01704895181
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