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Young Ranger Days

A great opportunity to be a ranger for the day!

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Help monitor the moths at Wicken Fen, then learn how the ponies help us manage the nature reserve and checking which birds are using the mere. After a break for lunch we will either survey the butterfly population in the woodland walk, or dissect owl pellets to discover what the owls have been eating. For children aged 7-12 years. Please note: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must also book a ticket. We'll be walking 2-3 miles, so please bear this in mind before booking.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Adult/Child 7-12 years£10.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

For children between 7-12 years of age.

Meeting point

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

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 walking 2-3 miles, so please bear this in mind when making a booking.

Other

Normal admission applies for non-members. Members are asked to bring their membership cards for scanning. The parent/guardian should ensure that they purchase a ticket for themself and all young people they will be accompanying. If you are trying to book on the day of the event, please call the Visitor Centre on 01353 720274 to check if spaces are available.

Upcoming events

Event

Dragonfly Walks 

Discover more about the amazing dragonflies and damselflies of Wicken Fen. Come and learn about these winged creatures whose ancestors existed alongside the dinosaurs!

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on
22 Jun 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Afternoon Wellbeing Walk 

Join us on a relaxed amble on the Fen to enjoy a midsummer evening.

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on
26 Jun to 28 Aug 2025
at
16:30 to 17:30
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Voices of the Fen: Make a Flute from Natural Materials and Perform at the Fen on 20th July 

In this workshop, led by Jan Hendrickse and Kathy Hinde, you will be making your own overtone flute and learn to play it in preparation for a performance in the Fen. No experience needed.

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on
28 Jun to 29 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Fenland Nature – a view from behind the lens 

Join us for a fascinating evening with photographer Simon Stirrup and author Duncan Poyser, as they talk through the challenges and joys of capturing the natural beauty and wildlife of the Fens for their stunning book.

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on
3 Jul 2025
at
18:30 to 20:00