Discover more at Wicken Fen
Find out when Wicken Fen is open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.
Listen to the Voices of the Fen
A project by Kathy Hinde in partnership between Wicken Fen and Babylon Arts. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
The Listen to the Voices of the Fen project has now finished. It invited visitors to actively listen to the voices of many different species at Wicken Fen. Installations revealed hidden soundworlds we may not usually notice, from underwater, underground and inside trees. Visitors could listen from a new perspective by joining us for a listening walk, or wander at your own pace to explore sounds installations, all focussed on the intriguing and captivating soundworlds at Wicken Fen.
Sound map
Check the project website for other resources including a Wicken Fen sound map.
Live hydrophone stream
In the visitor centre, you can listen live to an underwater microphone submerged in a watery location close by. This underwater soundscape is being live-streamed as part of ‘locus-sonus’ soundmap, streaming soundscapes from all over the world to explore the ever-evolving relationship between sound and place. Listen to the live stream here
There are also headphones in the visitor centre and the Roger Clarke hide for visitors to enjoy underwater sounds.
Listen to the Voices of the Fen
An eighteen-month creative project, led by internationally renowned artist Kathy Hinde, called ‘Listen to the Voices of the Fen’, revealed hidden sound-worlds and voices of wildlife that call Wicken Fen home, offering a new perspective on the National Trust’s oldest nature reserve. Featuring sound recordings from underwater, inside trees and deep underground.
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Collaborating Artists
The project's lead artist Kathy Hinde was joined by collaborating artists Amy Wyllie and Oliver Payne and musician Stevie Wishart.
Our partners
Arts Council England invest public money from government and the National Lottery to make sure everyone's creativity is given the chance to flourish and we all have access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences.
Wildlife at Wicken Fen
Wicken Fen was the first nature reserve to be managed by the National Trust. Today it’s one of Europe's most important wetlands and home to over 9,000 species.
Outdoor activities at Wicken Fen
Explore the fens on two wheels or on foot. Enjoy an easy family ride to see Konik ponies or discover the wildlife in the wider reserve.
Family-friendly things to do at Wicken Fen
If outdoor activities and learning about nature sound like a good day out for your family, Wicken Fen is the right place for you. Discover everything you need to plan your family day out, from events and activities for kids to hiring bikes.
Grants and funding
Find out more about the funding the National Trust receives from grants, and the projects it has helped support.
