Martin Mere is, without a doubt, one of the best family-friendly days out in the north west — and our family cannot recommend it highly enough. We joined with a family membership and were immediately impressed by the outstanding value for money. Every member of our group had a different favourite experience, which really speaks to the range and quality of what’s on offer here. Accessibility is clearly a top priority at Martin Mere, and they’ve done a wonderful job. One of our family members uses a wheelchair, and it was such a relief and joy to find that nearly all areas — including the beautifully maintained hides — are wheelchair accessible. The pathways are wide, well-surfaced, and easy to navigate, making the whole reserve feel inclusive and welcoming. Our 7-year-old was in absolute heaven spotting birds, pond dipping (at no extra cost!), and getting creative in the craft room (a small charge to make badges, but totally worth it). But for me, the true standout was the canoe safari. For just £12, you get an hour of peaceful paddling around a winding waterway where ducks, geese, and their adorable babies glide right by. It’s an unforgettable experience — calming, immersive, and a unique way to connect with the wildlife. The staff running the canoe safari were absolutely wonderful: friendly, helpful, and clearly enjoy what they do. What makes Martin Mere so special is the balance it strikes between curated habitats and more natural, wild-feeling wetlands. There’s a sense of wonder around every corner, whether you’re looking a thoughtfully designed enclosure of otters or a quiet, secluded hide. If you're looking for a place that combines education, adventure, tranquility, and accessibility — Martin Mere is it. We’ll be returning again and again.

It is a great place for children to interact with animals and get some good 'outside time'. We were there on a day with Disney & Marvel movie characters roaming for photo opportunities. The jurassic adventure dinosaurs were good with interesting commentary. A big, warm, and quick counter service restaurant with a soft play area inside, too. The birds of prey collection are worthy of specual note. A very informative demonstration with these magnificent birds shows us all how beautiful they are! Lots to do. A good day out.

We visited the farm yesterday with our daughter (18m) and we all had a brilliant time! Theres plenty of animals and you can feed most of them, which our daughter loved. The facilities and great, and the train ride was brill. The staff are super friendly and helpful, especially Ryan who took the time to talk to us and introduced our daughter to plenty of animals and critters, he was very informative and was a real credit to the farm. The food from the cafe was lovely, especially the burger! Can't recommend this place enough, we look forward to returning.

This place is great for a bit of fun racing around their indoors track. There was 10 of us who went for my nephew's birthday.

Ormskirk Market, with its history stretching back to 1286, is a cornerstone of the town's character. Held every Thursday and Saturday in the pedestrianized streets, it offers a traditional market experience with around 100 stalls. You'll find everything from fresh local produce and artisan breads to clothing, flowers, and household goods. The bustling atmosphere, combined with the historic surroundings of the Clock Tower, makes for a vibrant and enjoyable day out, whether you're a local or just passing through.

Great shows and a fantastic staff team brilliant venue for every kind of show highly recommend and Liz is a great host and so welcoming

I had my retirement celebration here. We had the hot buffet. Everything was just as I wanted it to be. Ruth was reassuring & supportive throughout arrangements running up to the event & Amanda & other staff on the evening were welcoming & equally helpful. I would certainly use this place again & can highly recommend