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.
- Booking essential
Bookable sessions at 10:30, 11:45, 13:30 and 14:45 on Tuesday 27th May and Wednesday 28th May.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Child Age 5+ | £4.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children aged 5+ 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
Leave your best clothes at home and dress for the weather, with sunhats or waterproofs as necessary. Long sleeves and trousers/leggings strongly recommended to provide protection from insects and sun.
- 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. 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. Event tickets non-refundable, cannot be transferred to another date or time unless event cancelled.
Upcoming events
Family Trail - All About PEAT!
There's deep, dark peat beneath your feet at Wicken Fen! It's one of the last remaining fragments of undrained fenland - only 1% remains.
Grass Printing Workshop
Create a work of art to hang at home, using simple printing techniques and some local grasses.
Discover the dirt! Outdoor family fun, celebrating Peat.
Have you ever wondered what is under the ground at Wicken Fen? Deep, dark, damp peat, which has taken thousands of years to accumulate.