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Butterfly Wings

A chance to make your own set of butterfly wings to wear!

  • Booking essential

All the materials will be provided, along with some help and inspiration. Afterwards, why not flutter around the Boardwalk and enjoy the fantastic Voices of the Fen sound art installation.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child Child 3+£3.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children aged 3+ Must be accompanied

Meeting point

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

What to bring and wear

Everything you need will be in the Learning Centre, but dress for the weather if you want to go for a walk afterwards.

Accessibility

Assistance dogs are welcome. The Learning Centre has good wheelchair access and a hearing loop.

Other

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

Mucky Pups 

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

Event summary

on
20 Jun to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
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!

Event summary

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.

Event summary

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.

Event summary

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