WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Ormskirk, Lancashire · ★ 4.7 · 4,150 visitor reviews
Ormskirk, L40 0TA

About
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!
For those wanting adventure, grab a paddle and take to the water to head off on an exciting canoe safari from April - September, where’ll come face to beak with all sorts of exciting animals. Keep your eyes peeled for moorhens, mallards, fish, and water voles, and if you’re especially lucky you may catch a glimpse of the beautiful kingfishers! Psst, there's a chance to go pond dipping too - how magical!
Go on a wild walk adventure, build a den, balance on the stepping stones or simply have fun in our water play and scream down the zip wire. Plenty of awesome outdoor adventures Fantastic wildlife to see up-close Pond dipping, wild walks, zip wires & more!
Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children
Categories
Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Toilets
- Baby Changing
- Cafe
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Pushchair Friendly
- Card Payments
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Opening times
Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Common questions
How much does WWT Martin Mere cost?
Adult tickets are £16.50 and children's tickets are £10.72. This 800-acre wetland centre is home to thousands of rare birds, otters, and flamingos.
Is WWT Martin Mere suitable for young children?
Yes, the centre welcomes all ages from babies and toddlers to teenagers. The outdoor adventure playground is perfect for ages 3+.
What are the opening hours for WWT Martin Mere?
The centre is open every day from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Can I bring my dog to WWT Martin Mere?
No, dogs are not permitted to protect the wildlife. There is on-site parking with accessible spaces, a café, toilets, baby changing, and pushchair-friendly paths.
What can families do at WWT Martin Mere?
Canoe safaris (April-September), pond dipping, zip wires, den building, and wild walks. Card and contactless payments accepted.
What families say
4150 reviews