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Pond Dipping at WWT Martin Mere

Type:Children's

Fish Lane, Burscough, Nr Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0TA

Tel: 01704 895 181

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Pond Dipping at WWT Martin Mere

Uncover a world of incredible underwater life in the new Pond Zone.

Grab a net and delve into pond dipping when you visit during spring and summer.  There is everything you need to discover a whole new world of wetland species: nets, trays, magnifying glasses and identity cards.  The friendly Learning Team are also on hand to help and answer any questions you may have.

Four beautifully planted raised ponds in the Pond Zone give you the chance to dip for nymphs, water boatmen and water fleas using equipment provided at timed sessions.

Ponds make perfect abodes for lots of interesting invertebrates and you’ll be able to meet them during your pond dipping session.  Next to each pond, there are also handy identification charts so you can put a name to all the watery critters you find.

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Free (normal entry charges to centre apply)

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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