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Sketching Evening for Families

Get inspiration from the Fen landscape and features – do you want to draw the windpump or our Fen Cottage?

  • Booking advisable
  • Admission applies

Bring along your sketch book and pencils – or we have some available to use (and supplies in the shop too). Our tutor will be on hand for top tips to help you get the best from your evening of drawing, whatever your skill level.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Adults and children aged 8+£3.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for families with children aged 8+

Meeting point

Meet at the Visitor Centre a few minutes before the start.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather and bring your own materials for sketching, if you have them.

Accessibility

The Boardwalk is accessible, but the inside of Fen Cottage is difficult for people using wheelchairs and those will limited mobility.

Upcoming events

Event

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.

Event summary

on
13 Aug to 28 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 46 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.

Event summary

on
13 Aug to 28 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 11:15
+ 14 other dates or times
Event

Butterfly Wings 

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

Event summary

on
14 Aug 2025
at
10:15 to 11:15
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Fen Flowers Walk 

Discover the fen flora on the historic Sedge Fen, with our expert guide. We are happy to offer this walk as part of our Summer Evenings programme.

Event summary

on
14 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 19:30