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Sail to Santa

Type:Christmas/Festive

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

Tel: 01704 895 181

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Sail to Santa

For an extra special experience this Christmas, join us for one of our Sail to Santa days. Sail across to Santa's Island, meet Santa and his elves, and get busy in the Elves' workshop with festive crafts.

Each Sail to Santa ticket includes:

  • Boat trip to see Santa on his island with his elves
  • Visit to Santa
  • A gift
  • Festive crafts

Event Dates: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23 December

This event is extremely popular and typically sells out, so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment!

Booking Details:

  • This ticket does not include admission. Non-members must purchase admission separately. You must also purchase admission for any other children or adults attending.
  • You can only book one adult per child for the boat ride to allow more children to participate.
  • Additional adults can walk around to the island to meet Santa and join the children for their crafts.

Book now to secure your spot!

*IMPORTANT: Sail to Santa does not include admission tickets. Admission must be purchased for all children and adults attending if they are not WWT members.

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Opening Times

Season (6 Dec 2025 - 23 Dec 2025)
Monday - FridayOpen

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Ticket£18.00 per ticket

Please be aware that non-members must also purchase an admission ticket to Martin Mere. This is in addition to purchasing the Sail to Santa ticket.

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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