WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

WWT Martin Mere is located in Burscough, near Southport in West Lancashire. Enjoy splashing, playing, paddling and getting up close and personal with some of nature’s most wonderful wildlife. Living collection: Martin Mere has over 70 wetland species from across the globe. Take a walk around the amazing scenery and see flamingos, otters, spoonbills, common cranes, southern screamers, and a wide variety of ducks, geese and swans. Nature reserve: With 11 hides and 2 viewing screens, witness the courting of birds in the spring, raptors hunting in the summer, migration of pink-footed geese in the autumn, and the unforgettable honking of the whooper swans in the winter. Activities for all of the family: Explore our waters with our Canoe Safari, visit our craft room, hand-feed our birds, play on the HUGE adventure playground, and take part in pond dipping sessions. With activities and events throughout the year, there are plenty of reasons to keep coming back!