Build your own Bird Box
Why not have a go at building your own bird box and make a home for birds?
- Booking essential
Join us to make your own bird box to take home and encourage birds to your garden. All materials and tools are provided - £10 per box. Families welcome, but adult supervision is essential.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All All ages | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
All ages welcome, but adult supervision is essential.
- Meeting point
Check in at the Visitor Centre a few minutes before the start of the event.
- What to bring and wear
We'll be outside, but under cover, so warm clothes and boots are advisable if it's cold or wet.
- 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
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.
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.
Deep Listening at the Fen
A chance to join our volunteers as they tune in to the underwater life with hydrophones, and zoom in on birds and insects with a parabolic mic. This activity is part of the Listen to the Voices of the Fen project.