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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.

  • Booking essential

Bookable sessions at 10:30, 11:45 and 13:30 on various dates from July through August.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket 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.

Upcoming events

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
25 Aug to 28 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 34 other dates or times

Young Ranger Days 

A great opportunity to be a ranger for the day!

Event summary

on
26 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 14:00

Deep Listening Drop-In 

A chance to join an informal session hunting for hidden soundscapes, as our volunteers tune in to the underwater life with hydrophones, and zoom in on birds and insects with a parabolic mic. No need to book, just show up!

Event summary

on
28 Aug 2025
at
13:15 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time

Afternoon Wellbeing Walk 

Join us on a relaxed amble on the Fen to enjoy a midsummer evening.

Event summary

on
28 Aug 2025
at
16:30 to 17:30