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Mucky Pups

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

  • Booking essential

Seasonal activities, crafts and stories for children aged 2-5 years, with an accompanying adult. £7 per child. Booking essential.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child 2-5 years£7.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

For children aged 2-5 years. Siblings under two are welcome (no ticket needed).

Meeting point

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

What to bring and wear

We will be outside in all conditions (apart from exceptionally high winds or thunder storms) so leave your best clothes at home and dress for the weather. Wellies are advisable for much of the year.

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

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
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“Let’s talk about Peat” Walk 

What is going on with peat at the Fen? Find out what we've been doing to keep our deep peat wet, and to rewet other areas of peat - a vital tool in the fight against climate change. We're part of the Fens East Peat Partnership

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on
17 Jul 2025
at
18:00 to 19:00
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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
+ 71 other dates or times
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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
24 Jul to 28 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 11:15
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