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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre tickets and tips

🦢Spectacular migratory bird displays
🦦Otter talks and up-close wildlife feeds
🌿Wild Walk boardwalk through stunning wetland scenery
🧒Outdoor adventure play for energetic little ones
💚Supporting WWT's vital wetland conservation charity

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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre,
Fish Lane, Lancashire

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North West Lancashire

When is it open?

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre opening times

Monday – Sunday 09:30 – 17:00

Please note - all opening times are subject to seasonal changes.

What about facilities?

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre facilities

On-site Café(s)
Picnic Friendly
Picnic Spots
Baby Changing Facilities
Pushchair Friendly
Toilets
Gift Shop
Green Spaces
Childrens Playground
Free Parking
First Aid
Water Fountain/Drinking Water

Here’s the questions people are asking about WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Yes — the grounds are largely pushchair-friendly with flat paths and boardwalks, and there's an outdoor adventure play area that younger children love. The otter talks and close-up bird encounters are also very engaging for little ones.

Booking online in advance is recommended, particularly during school holidays and the busy winter bird season, and often gives a small discount on entry prices compared to paying on the door.

Year-round you can expect to see a wide variety of wildfowl, wading birds, and otters. Autumn and winter bring spectacular flocks of migratory pink-footed geese and whooper swans, while spring and summer offer breeding birds and wildflower meadows.

Dogs are not permitted inside the wetland centre, as the reserve is a protected wildlife habitat and the presence of dogs can disturb the birds and other wildlife.

Yes, there is an on-site café serving hot and cold food and drinks. There are also designated picnic areas if you'd prefer to bring your own food and enjoy the outdoor surroundings.

Most families allow between 3 and 5 hours to explore the reserve comfortably, taking in the hides, wild walk, otter talk, and play area. In winter, you may want to stay longer to catch the evening starling murmurations or goose fly-ins.

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Arrive early for the best wildlife sightings

Here’s the questions people are asking about WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Q. Is WWT Martin Mere suitable for toddlers and very young children?

Q. Do I need to book in advance?

Q. What wildlife can we expect to see?

Q. Are dogs allowed at Martin Mere?

Q. Is there food available on site?

Q. How long should we allow for a visit?

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