Things to see & do
This section of the page features an image gallery, so if you're using a screen reader you may wish to jump to the main content.
-
Wildlife
Wildlife
Discover the huge range of wildlife that call Wicken Fen their home
Over 8,400 species live on the fen. Look out for otters, marsh and hen harriers, bittern, dazzling dragonflies and colourful fen flowers.
© Andy Rouse
-
Nature trails
Nature trails
Explore the fen on one of our many walks around the reserve
Enjoy a short walk around Sedge Fen on the Boardwalk Trail or discover Wicken's amazing birdlife on the Adventurer's Trail. For a big adventure, take off on the Lodes Way.
Trail guides available(£1.50) available from the Visitor Centre.
© Howard Cooper
-
Cycling
Cycling
Explore the Vision lands and local villages on two wheels.
Enjoy a gentle ride to discover Wicken's famous Konik ponies and highland cattle, spot wildlife, explore local villages or enjoy an off-road adventure.
We have a range of mountain bikes, disability trikes, tag bikes, trailers and even a tandem for hire.
© Geoff Durrant
-
Lodes Way
Lodes Way
Exlpore the Cambridgeshire Fens on the Lodes Way, a 9 mile cross country cycle way
Look out for grazing herds of Konik ponies and highland cattle, marsh harriers and short eared owls.
Enjoy a picnic by beautiful reed lined Lodes or head to historic Anglesey Abbey, gardens and Lode Mill.
© Geoff Durrant
-
Boat trips
Boat trips
Explore the waterways of Wicken Fen from our electric boat, Mayfly.
See and hear Wicken's amazing wildlife as the world floats peacefully by.
Boat trips run at 2pm and 3.30pm at weekends and Bank Holidays and at 2pm on weekdays.
©
-
Geocaching
Geocaching
Hide and seek for all the family to enjoy
Explore the Wicken Fen Visions lands searching for our hidden caches - where have we hidden them?
Download the co-ordinates at www.geocaching.com or hire a pre-loaded GPS receiver at the Wicken Fen Visitor Centre.
© Fiona Symonds
-
Fen Cottage
Fen Cottage
Step back in time as you enter the doors of historic Fen Cottage
The cottage houses many interesting exhibits to show how people survived and thrived on the fen.
© Fisheye Images
-
Windpump
Windpump
Come and see the last working wooden windpump in the Fens
Once used to help drain the fens for peat cutting, the sails can be seen turning most weekends throughout the summer.
© Howard Cooper
-
Dragonfly Centre
Dragonfly Centre
Visit Britain's only Centre dedicated to these amazing insects
Join a dragonfly safari searching for these amazing insects out on the fen.
© Andy Thompson
-
Paddleboarding
Paddleboarding
A new and exciting way to explore the waterways of Wicken Fen
Get close to nature paddling along reed lined waterways whilst getting some healthy exercise.
Try a one hour taster session or a three hour safari exploring the wider fenland waterways.
© Roland Gurner / Fenpaddle Co
Wildlife
Nature trails
Cycling
Lodes Way
Boat trips
Geocaching
Fen Cottage
Windpump 
Dragonfly Centre
PaddleboardingExplore on two wheels
Bike hire is available at Wicken Fen at weekends and during school holidays
© Right Image Photography
Explore the nature reserve and local villages on two wheels. For a longer ride, take the Lodes Way to Anglesey Abbey or head for the historic cities of Cambridge or Ely.
Cycle hire
- Available at weekends and school holidays
- From 31 March - 4 November, 10am to 5pm (last hire 3pm)
- Adult, 2hrs £7, all day £14
- Child, 2hrs £5, all day £10
- Tandem, 2hrs £15, all day £30
- Adult and child seat, 2hrs £8, all day £16
- Adult and tag or buggy, 2hrs £12, all day £24
A wild night out
Enjoy a night under the stars at our wild campsite.
The site consists of four rustic camping shelters, eco toilet and fire pit. Site hire £25 per night.
Phone 01353 720274 or contact Wicken Wildcamping to book.
Tranquil voyages of discovery
Enjoy a peaceful cruise along the waterways of Wicken Fen
© Mike Selby
Sit back and relax in our new electric boat, Mayfly. Boat trips depart at 11.30am, 1pm, 2.15 and 3.30pm at weekends and Bank Holidays, and 12.30 and 2pm on weekdays, subject to demand. Trips take 50 minutes and cost £3.80 for adults and £1.90 for children.
Good for the soul
Archaeologist and broadcaster, Francis Pryor, describes why Wicken Fen is his favourite place for a walk.
HB Health Walks
Join us on Wednesday mornings for a Heart Beat Health Walk. Walks are approx three miles and last one hour. Meet in the Wicken Fen carpark at 10am (dogs on leads welcome).
Octavia Hill walk
To mark the centenary of her death, we've created a 6-mile walk dedicated to Octavia Hill, one of the Trust's founders.