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Bug hunters!

Perfect fun for families that like to discover creepy crawlies under logs and catch crickets in the long grass.

  • Booking essential

We provide the nets and the bug pots (plus a little help) and you bring the excitement and curiosity! If you're feeling creative there will also be a make-and-take home craft to enjoy.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child Aged 3+£5.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for children age 3+. Must be accompanied.

Meeting point

Check in with the team in the Visitor's Centre

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 park charge applies. Members are asked to bring their membership cards for scanning.

Upcoming events

Event

Dusk Chorus Walk 

An evening walk through the fens to discover some of the sounds of twilight

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on
16 May to 13 Jun 2024
at
19:00 to 20:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Spring Birdsong Walk 

This walk is back by popular demand. The birds of the Fen are in full voice. Here's your chance to join our expert guide to start identifying who's singing.

Event summary

on
19 May 2024
at
10:30 to 12:00
Event

Wicken Wellbeing Afternoon Walk 

Join us for a relaxed walk at Wicken Fen as part of National Walking month.

Event summary

on
23 May 2024
at
16:30 to 18:00
Event

Fen Fauna, Flora and Folklore 

An Illustrated Evening Talk by Ajay Tegala and Zoë Howe

Event summary

on
23 May 2024
at
18:00 to 19:00