Martin Mere news
Meet Gary Gray, our visitor-faced volunteer
Our visitor-faced volunteer, Gary Gray, has been volunteering with Martin Mere for four years. Helping us across a range of roles and activities, he first started after wanting to do something to get him out of the house and doing new things. “I have
20 February 2024
Learn about volunteering with us - Volunteering Week
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Lancashire is on the search for new people to join its friendly volunteering team. This year, Volunteering Week returns from 24 February to 1 March with drop-in sessions available each day 1-3pm for those wanting to find
19 February 2024
Meet Mark Sowerby, Reserve Volunteer
Mark Sowerby volunteers on our reserve. Here is what he had to say about his time volunteering with us.
13 February 2024
Bing and Flop are coming to WWT Martin Mere!
Families in Lancashire will have the chance to meet Bing, the title character from the multi-award winning animated series at WWT Martin Mere this spring.
10 February 2024
Hand feeding returns to Martin Mere
It is the news you have all been waiting for - hand feeding has received the green light, and you can now feed the birds again during your visit to our wetland centre.
7 February 2024
Meet Steve Milner, Grounds & Gardening Volunteer
Volunteers play a key part in supporting WWT. With our Volunteering Week coming up, we caught up with some of our volunteers to find out why they started volunteering and their experiences so far.Steve Milner, Grounds & Gardening Volunteer, has volunteere
31 January 2024
Dedicated text relay line available at WWT Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is implementing new changes to make our site more accessible for all. Recently, we provided basic British sign language training to our staff and volunteers and introduced an available-to-hire sensory bag with fidget toys, b
20 December 2023
Winter highlights at Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre becomes a true wildlife haven in the colder months, as our mere is full of activity from winter visitors such as pintail, wigeon, and whooper swans. In partnership with UK artist Quentin Blake, we are bringing our seasona
7 December 2023
WWT launches new gift card for admissions, gift shop, and cafe
If you’re on the search for a great gift this Christmas, why not treat your loved ones to one of our newly launched gift cards?
3 November 2023
Martin Mere is expanding its Mere Tun Village
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is excited to announce its new development plans for its popular Mere Tun Village.
1 November 2023
Astronomy Evening at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
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
First whooper swans arrive at Martin Mere
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
Chilean flamingo chicks hatch for first time in 10 years at Martin Mere Wetland Centre
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
North West Wetland Photographer competition winners announced
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
Over a thousand pink-footed geese arrive at WWT Martin Mere
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