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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

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on
3 Jul 2025
at
18:30 to 20:00
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“Let’s talk about Peat” Walk 

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on
17 Jul 2025
at
18:00 to 19:00
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Mucky Pups 

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

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on
18 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
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Listen to the Voices of the Fen - sound sculpture trail 

A series of sound sculptures around the Sedge Fen reveals hidden soundscapes, invites you to listen closely and experience the landscape in a new way.

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on
19 Jul to 28 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
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