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Watch the spectacle of thousands of geese leave the roost before heading for breakfast in Mere Side Café. The centre is open until 19:00 on the Saturday to watch up to 30,000 pink-footed geese return to the roost.
From guest speakers and exhibitors to photography workshops and guided reserve walks, there’s a whole range of activities for you to enjoy for a full day out from dawn till dusk. Across the two-day festival there'll be a whole host of exhibitors selling everything from artwork and books to woldlife holidays. Hear from guest speakers, including conservationist Lucy Lapwing and wildlife photographer Alan Hewitt. Witness bird ringing, take part in a photography workshop and witness up to 20,000 pink-footed geese on the mere.
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Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018Follow 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.
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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