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Pond dipping at Wicken Fen

Delve into the watery world of Wicken Fen to find out what is living beneath the surface.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

All equipment provided, plus a helping hand to identify the creatures that you find.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child Per child aged 5+£4.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for ages 5+. Children must be accompanied.

Meeting point

Check in at the Visitor Centre a few minutes before the start of your session.

What to bring and wear

Leave your best clothes at home and dress for the weather, with sunhats or waterproofs as necessary.

Accessibility

We will be using grassy areas and unsurfaced paths that may not be suitable for wheelchairs or certain pushchairs. Assistance dogs only.

Other

No admission charge for non-members, but £3.20 car parking charge applies. Members are asked to bring their membership cards for scanning.

Contact info

Wicken Fen Visitor Centre

Upcoming events

Event

Mucky Pups 

Outdoor adventures at Wicken Fen, for pre-school children who enjoy getting grubby.

Event summary

on
26 Apr to 19 Jul 2024
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Wetland Diaries Book Launch 

We are pleased to host the book launch for Wetland Diaries: Ranger Life and Rewilding on Wicken Fen, by our very own Ajay Tegala.

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on
2 May 2024
at
18:00 to 19:30
Event

Spring Birdsong Walk 

The birds of the Fen are in full voice. Here's your chance to join our expert guide to start identifying who's singing.

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on
4 May 2024
at
10:30 to 11:30
Event

'We need to talk about Peat' Walk 

What is going on with peat at the Fen. As part of the Fens East Peat Partnership, we're undertaking large-scale projects to keep our deep peat wet, and to rewet other areas of peat - a vital tool in the fight against climate change.

Event summary

on
4 May 2024
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time