RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands
RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, Puddington Lane, Burton, Cheshire, CH64 5SF
RSPB Dee Estuary nature reserve, Burton Mere Wetlands, Puddington Lane, Burton CH64 5SF
Thursday 12 September 2024 9:30am to 5pm
Explore this historic landscape including the Mere, once part of Burton Manor estate, home of Henry Neville Gladstone, son of Prime Minister William Gladstone. Visit the remains of the Iron Age hillfort on Burton Point and discover the estuary’s past and the spread of the marshes, following the canalisation of the Dee in 1737.
Live interpretation by volunteers at the hillfort
Refreshments available for purchase at the new café
Booking not required
Limited disabled access (Mere and Wetland Trail fully accessible; route to Burton Point unsuitable for those with mobility problems).
Timings & Tours
- Thursday 12 September:
- 0930-1700
Location & directions
RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, Puddington Lane, Burton, Cheshire, CH64 5SF
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
[email protected] 0151 353 2720 Limited disabled access (Mere and Wetland Trail fully accessible; route to Burton Point unsuitable for those with mobility problems). Refreshments available at cafe
Additional information
Outside Wirral Heritage Open Days Open every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, 9am until dusk (up to 9pm in summer). Visitor centre open 9.30am to 5pm February to October, and 9:30am to 4:30pm November to January. Free entry to RSPB members, entry charges apply for non-members.
