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Family Trail - All About PEAT!

There's deep, dark peat beneath your feet at Wicken Fen! It's one of the last remaining fragments of undrained fenland - only 1% remains.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Follow the Boardwalk trail to discover peat's secrets, how it makes the reserve a unique haven for a host of fenland species and acts as enormous carbon store.

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Prices

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Aimed at families with children, but everyone is welcome!

Meeting point

Come to the Visitor Centre to get started on your peat adventure. No need to book, just call in and we'll get you underway!

What to bring and wear

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

Accessibility

Assistance dogs are welcome. The Boardwalk is accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs.

Other

Normal admission applies to non-members, along with £3.20 car park fee.

Upcoming events

Event

Mucky Pups 

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

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on
23 May to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Pond Dipping at Wicken Fen 

Delve into the watery world of Wicken Fen to find out what is living beneath the surface. All equipment provided, plus a helping hand to identify the creatures that you find.

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on
27 May to 28 May 2025
at
10:30 to 11:15
+ 7 other dates or times
Event

Grass Printing Workshop 

Create a work of art to hang at home, using simple printing techniques and some local grasses.

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on
29 May 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Discover the dirt! Outdoor family fun, celebrating Peat. 

Have you ever wondered what is under the ground at Wicken Fen? Deep, dark, damp peat, which has taken thousands of years to accumulate.

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on
30 May 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time