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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

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket 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

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Afternoon Wellbeing Walk 

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

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on
26 Jun to 28 Aug 2025
at
16:30 to 17:30
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Voices of the Fen: Make a Flute from Natural Materials and Perform at the Fen on 20th July 

In this workshop, led by Jan Hendrickse and Kathy Hinde, you will be making your own overtone flute and learn to play it in preparation for a performance in the Fen. No experience needed.

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on
28 Jun to 29 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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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
Event

“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