Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
We have now reached capacity for sessions at WWT, and we’re unable to offer any additional places on this programme.
However, you can join in organised weekly walks at Steart Marshes every Thursday morning at 10am. These are run by WWT staff and open to all members of the public. There’s no need to sign up or commit, you’re welcome to attend whenever it suits you.
These organised walks are part of the wider Somerset Health Walks initiative, which includes many other walks across the area, led by different providers on various days of the week. If you're interested in exploring other walks near you, we recommend visiting:
If you have any questions about the walks at Steart Marshes specifically, you can get in touch with Jenny McCubbin from WWT:
jenny.mccubbin@wwt.org.uk
WWT activities invite you to explore the diverse wonders of Steart Marshes wetlands and discover their rich habitats and wildlife.
You will have the opportunity to engage with the beauty of nature through creativity and mindfulness. Activities include gentle relaxation exercises to help you ‘tune in’ to your surroundings, with key themes including water, mud, birds, trees, and light.
Sessions will explore the finer details of nature through photography and get hands-on with a range of arts and crafts activities including painting, sketching, weaving, and clay model making.
What could you be doing?
✿ Birdwatching
Using binoculars to watch the variety of resident and visiting birds from the designated bird hide.
✿ Pond dipping
Take in the big skies and open vistas on group walks around the reserve and discover the diverse water wildlife.
✿ Mindful gathering
Explore the saltmarshes, riverbank, and reedbeds for flowers and berries..
✿ Habitat management
Help to manage the habitats and grasslands in the dragonfly hotspot area.
✿ Embracing mud
Explore the muddier areas of the reserve before making clay models and tiles.
What is the site like?
Steart Marshes is large and well signposted, and most paths are wide, fine-surfaced, and generally flat. Some areas do include gentle slopes, and certain paths may be uneven or slippery when wet.
There may be a chance to walk to a nearby beach, which involves crossing the saltmarsh and a pebble ridge. We recommend sturdy footwear for each visit.
All equipment needed for the activities will be provided. Please wear suitable shoes or boots, and comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting a little muddy.
The WWT site at Steart Marshes.
Travel information
If travelling by car, there is ample free parking available on site. Please note there are no public transport links that go directly to Steart Marshes. The nearest train and bus stations are in Bridgwater. Buses run to the village of Cannington approximately 3.5 miles from the site. However, group pick up can be arranged at agreed points en route between Bridgwater, Cannington and Steart Marshes.
Address
WWT Steart Marshes
Stert Drove, Bridgwater
TA5 2PU
A member of the team will be able to answer any queries you may have about transport support when they get in touch to organise your attendance after you have been assigned to your group.
