Summer Evenings on the Fen - Late Opening on Thursdays
This summer, Wicken Fen will be staying open late every Thursday in June, July and August. There will be evening boat trips, a programme of walks and talks, and the Docky Hut cafe are offering an evening menu.
Evening boat trips
Take a relaxing evening boat trip, a perfect way to enjoy the Fen at this most wonderful time of day.
Boat trips will be running at 4.30pm and 6pm, depending on the weather, as well as our standard daily trips.
Call the visitor centre on 01353 720274 to book - more information on the boat, including prices, here.
Shop, centre and reserve
The gift shop, visitor centre and nature reserve will be open until 8.00pm for evening browsing and wildlife-watching.
This is a great opportunity to enjoy the 'Listen to the Voices of the Fen' sound trail (open from 18 June - 28 September).
The Docky Hut Cafe
Our evening menu is available 5.00pm - 7.30pm to be enjoyed in the cafe or at the nearby outdoor tables:
5oz Brisket Steak Burger - served with potato wedges and coleslaw (£10)
Pork or Vegan Hot Dog - served with potate wedges and coleslaw (£10)
Quick Lorraine (gf) - served with potato wedges and coleslaw (£9.50)
Betroot and Goats' Cheese Quiche (gf) - served with potato wedges and coleslaw (£9.50)
Kids' Steak Burger - served with potato wedges (£7.50)
Kids' Pork or Vegan Hot Dog - served with potato wedges (£5)
Events
There are a range of walks and talks running throughout the summer:
26th June, 4.30pm: Wellbeing Walk (no booking necessary) - a relaxed-pace walk to enjoy being out in nature
3rd July, 6.30pm: Fenland Nature: a view from behind the lens (book here) - an evening talk by local nature photographer Simon Stirrup
17th July, 6pm: 'Let's Talk About Peat' walk (book here) - learn more about our peatland restoration work on this FREE walk!
31st July, 4.30pm: Wellbeing Walk (no booking necessary) - a relaxed-pace walk to enjoy being out in nature
7th Aug, 6.30pm: My NT Ranger Wild Tales (book here)- an evening talk by author and presenter Ajay Tegala
14th Aug, 6pm: Fen Flowers Walk (book here) - discover the flora of Sedge Fen with our expert guide
28th Aug, 4.30pm: Wellbeing Walk (no booking necessary) - a relaxed-pace walk to enjoy being out in nature
