WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Type:Nature Trail

Fish Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0TA

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About

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is run by WWT, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust – the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity, which was founded by Sir Peter Scott.

All of WWT’s Wetland Centres exist to fulfil founder Peter Scott’s vision of connecting people with nature, so it is Martin Mere's principle that wetlands and wildlife are accessible to everyone. 

WWT Martin Mere is a visitor centre and reserve with over 600 acres of amazing wetland for everyone to enjoy.  

There are over 70 wetland species within the living collection, including flamingos, otters, white storks, and plenty of swans, geese and ducks.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Autism Friendly
  • Changing Places Toilet
  • Facilities for hearing impaired
  • Facilities for visually impaired
  • Facility for service dogs
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors
  • Wheelchairs available

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant/catering
  • Picnic area

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Shop
  • Toilets
  • Wireless internet (WiFi) connection available

Key Features

  • Non smoking establishment

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Cash Accepted
  • Groups Accepted

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Travel & Trade

  • Group Discount

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Follow A59 towards Preston. Through Burscough Village turn left immediately after the railway bridge onto Red Cat Lane. Follow for 1 mile, Martin Mere is on left.Follow A59 towards Preston. Through Burscough Village turn left immediately after the railway bridge onto Red Cat Lane. Follow for 1 mile, Martin Mere is on left.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest railway station is Burscough Bridge station. Martin Mere is 1.5 miles from station. Signposted walk, approximately 30mins, or can get taxi from Burscough Village. Cyclists are always welcome at Martin Mere.

The centre is signposted from Junction 8, M61, Junction 3 on M58 and Junction 27 on M6.

Video

  • Wild Bird Feeds at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre