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Floodlit Swans

Type:Nature

WWT Martin Mere, Fish Lane, Burscough, Nr Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0TA

Tel: 01704 895 181

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Floodlit Swans

Have an unforgettable experience and see one of nature's most beautiful spectacles of up to 2,000 whooper swans on the mere.

Visit Martin Mere after hours at one of the Floodlit Swans evenings and get a fantastic view of wild swans and ducks from the comfort of the heated observatory.  You'll be joined by a warden in the Raines Observatory, who will provide a fascinating live commentary about the whooper swans and the migratory journey that they make to the reserve every year, as they spend winter in the UK.

See the swans shine bright by floodlight on the water.   It's an event not to be missed.

Please meet in the car park.  This event gains access to the Raines Observatory only.  The grounds and other hides will be closed.  Anyone under the age of 16 needs to be accompanied by a responsible adult.  

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Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£12.33 per ticket
Child£6.60 per ticket
Concession£10.51 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Awards

  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018

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.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest railway station is Burscough Bridge station. Martin Mere is 1.5 miles from station. Signposted walk, approximately 30 mins, 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.

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