Unleash your kids on the giant duck hunt at WWT Martin Mere this Easter

Searching for a family day out in West Lancashire this Easter? WWT Martin Mere has a line-up of fun events and activities from 5-21 April. Take a look, and see our handy timetable of activities:
Easter trails
Jump into spring with ourLloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Huntin partnership with Aardman. Or, for £1 per trail card see if you can find 26 yellow ducks hidden around Martin Mere with ourGIANT Duck Hunt.
Family Activities
We have plenty of family favourites to enjoy over the Easter holidays, from pond dipping to meeting our Asian small-clawed otters, here’s your handy guide to a visit to WWT Martin Mere:
Activity
Time
Cost
Den building
All day
Included in admission
All day
£1 per trail card
Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt Trail
All Day
Included in admission*
All day
Included in admission
All Day
Included in admission
Hourly 11am - 3pm
£3.50 per seat
11am-4pm
£12 per canoe, up to 3 people
11:30am & 2:30pm
Included in admission
Family craft room
1-4pm
Free drawingand paid crafts
Design a duck to enter into ourDuck Raceon 5 May
1-4pm
£3.50 per duck, enter it on 5 May for free
Lloyd of the Flies episode showings
1-4pm
Included in admission
1:30-3pm
Included in admission
3pm
Included in admission
*An optional Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt activity pack can be purchased for £4.
Meet wetland species from around the world
Take a wonder around our Living Collection to see breathtaking species such as flamingos, Inca terns, cranes, white storks, and our two adorable otters, Penny & Kenai. There are over 70 species to see.
The wild side
See spring's best highlights on our nature reserve. Can you spot our waders breeding, our cattle grazing, fluffy ducklings waddling, or barn owls hunting?
We’re open every day of Easter, including the bank holiday weekend. And as we return to summer opening hours, you can explore our centre from 9:30am until 6pm.
Enjoy unlimited visits with our membership
Come whenever you like, as many times are you like! With family memberships starting from £7.25 per month, you and up to six children or grandchildren can enjoy our activities all year-round.Find out more.
Just visiting us for the day?
Book your ticketsin advance for peace of mind.
How to find us
We’re situated in Burscough near Southport, Lancashire so we’re a perfect day out for those living in the North West in places such as Liverpool, Manchester, and Blackburn.Get directions here.