Natural landmarks · North West England
Martin Mere Visitor Centre
In or near Haskayne.
Martin Mere Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6026552.jpg){kind=link}
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- New Lane · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Martin Mere Visitor Centre is a natural landmark located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Martin Mere Visitor Centre is a wetland attraction where visitors can enjoy various activities such as otter talks, canoe safaris, and exploring Europe's longest continuous stretch of stepping stones. The centre also offers opportunities for wildlife observation and hosts seasonal events for families.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Martin Mere Visitor Centre is a natural landmark located in North-West England. It is known for its diverse wetland habitats and is part of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, which focuses on conservation and education. The centre provides facilities for observing and learning about local wildlife.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6227, -2.8651
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- Burscough
- Postcode
- L40 0TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Lancashire
- Nearest railway station
- New Lane — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.wwt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/253366605 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Martin Mere Education Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Martin Mere
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km
WWT Martin Mere
Wildlife reserves · 0.3 km
Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Forests & woodlands · 0.3 km
Windmill Animal Farm
Zoos & aquariums · 1.2 km
Mere Sands Wood
Wildlife reserves · 2.3 km
Martin Lane Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
St John's Church, Burscough
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Burscough Wharf
Farmers’ markets · 2.7 km
Lathom and Burscough War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
German's Lock And Bridge (That Part In Burscough ) Leeds And Liverpool Canal German's Lock And Bridge (That Part In Lathom)
Historic bridges · 3.0 km
Baldwin's Lock And Bridge (That Part In Burscough) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Baldwin's Lock And Bridge (That Part In Lathom)
Historic bridges · 3.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Martin Mere Education Centre
Martin Mere Education Centre — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Martin Mere
Martin Mere — mere near Burscough, in Lancashire, England.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · North West England
WWT Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · North West England
Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Martin Mere Wetland Centre is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · North West England
Windmill Animal Farm
Windmill Animal Farm — a zoo aquarium in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · North West England
Mere Sands Wood
Mere Sands Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Martin Mere Visitor Centre
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Woodlands Caravan Park Southport
Woodlands Caravan Park Southport — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Abbey Farm Holiday Park
Abbey Farm Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Merseyside Scouts County HQ
Merseyside Scouts County HQ — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Tawd Vale Scout Camp
Tawd Vale Scout Camp — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Century House Camp Site
Century House Camp Site — a campsite in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Buck I' Th' Vine Inn
Buck I' Th' Vine Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Windmill Public House
The Windmill Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Claude's of Churchtown
Claude's of Churchtown — a café in england north west.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Old Toby Public House
The Old Toby Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7📷 5More natural landmarks in this region
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Statue of Oliver Cromwell
Statue of Oliver Cromwell — Public artwork (statue).
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Dagfields Craft Centre
Dagfields Craft Centre — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Weaver Valley Cruises
Weaver Valley Cruises — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Golden Gates
Golden Gates — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Martin Mere Visitor Centre?
- Martin Mere Visitor Centre is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L40 0TA), in the parish of Burscough.
- What is Martin Mere Visitor Centre?
- Martin Mere Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Martin Mere Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is New Lane, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode L40 0TA.
- Is Martin Mere Visitor Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Martin Mere Visitor Centre is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- Is Martin Mere Visitor Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Martin Mere Visitor Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Martin Mere Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is New Lane, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L40 0TA.