Plan your visit

Below you can find the key information to enable you to plan a truly memorable trip to WWT Martin Mere.

Prices

All our prices include full access to our centre for the day, so you and your pupils can enjoy all that we have to offer.

Session typePre-school to KS4KS5+Adult within ratio Additional adults
Full day admission without a learning session (self-guided visit) £7.50£10.55FREE£13.50
Full day admission with up to 30 mins of learning sessions £8.50£10.80FREE£13.50
Full day admission with up to 1 hours of learning sessions £9.35£11.60FREE£13.50
Full day admission with up to 2 hours of learning sessions £11.50£12.50FREE£13.50
Full day admission with up to 4 hours of learning sessions £13.75£13.75FREE£13.50

Please note: We now require payment in advance of your visit. This is to avoid late cancellations and allow schools on our waiting list to have the chance to enjoy a visit.

Free adult ratios

We offer free entry to adults within the following ratios, and free entry to all essential carers.

Pre-schoolReception and KS1KS2KS3+
1:21:51:101:15

Minimum number of pupils

We run sessions for a minimum of 12 pupils. Minimum numbers for Special Schools may be lower. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Accessibility and SEND

Please see our accessibility page and download the resources below to help support your learners. Please feel free to edit these resources in a way that will work for your children. We are also open to any feedback you have about how to improve these. Please contact us to discuss your learners’ needs and our experienced staff will adapt your programme to ensure everyone gets the most out of their day.

Pre visit resources

Resources to help prepare learners for their visit.

Familiarisation video

Use this video to help prepare your SEND learners for their visit.  Huge thanks to the staff and pupils at Marshside Primary School.

Downloads

Map and guide

View the facilities and fun things to see on your trip.

Risk assessment

Our risk assessment to help you plan your day with us. 

Packed lunches

A guide to recycling your packed lunch on your visit to Martin Mere.

Self-guided resources

Enhance the on-site learning experience with our self-guided learning resources that can be hired free of charge for use on the day.

How to find us

Martin Mere Wetland Centre is located six miles from Ormskirk and 10 miles from Southport.  Follow the brown duck signs from all major roads and motorways.  

Free coach parking is available at the centre.  

Postcode for Sat Navs: L40 0TA. 

Get in touch

Speak to one of our learning team today at WWT Martin Mere to book your visit or find out further details.