Activities at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
Christmas at Wicken Fen
Whether you want a gentle family stroll, a yomp to burn off those Christmas calories, a wildlife adventure, or just looking for a last minute present, there's plenty to see and do at Wicken Fen over the festive season.
Cycling at Wicken Fen
Explore the Fens on two wheels. Enjoy an easy family ride to see our konik ponies or discover the wider reserve. Find out more
Wicken Fen - Summer Nature Trail, Cambridgeshire
Experience the undrained East Anglian Fen, a fragment of wilderness rich with wildlife.
- Easy
- 1 hour 15 mins
- 2.25 miles (3.6km)
Wicken Fen Adventurers Trail, Cambridgeshire
A three-mile walk exploring new areas of wetland habitat, reedbed and the mere.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 2.75 miles (4.4km)
Wicken Fen Boardwalk Trail, Cambridgeshire
A short walk around Wicken's ancient Sedge Fen, a unique remnant of un-drained fenland.
- Easy
- 50 mins
- 0.7 miles (1.1km)
October half term family fun at Wicken Fen
Join us for outdoor family fun this half term. Whether you follow our Batty About Spiders trail on the Boardwalk, search for geocaches around Adventurers' Fen, or hire bikes for a family cycling adventure – we’ve got some great ideas for a family day out. Find out more…
Walking
From a quick stroll around the Boardwalk to longer nature walks, Wicken is a walker's paradise. We've put together a series of downloadable walks to help you explore the nature reserve.
Wicken Fen - Upware Cycle Route, Cambridgeshire
A mostly off-road circular route that takes you past the Five Miles from Anywhere Pub in Upware.
- Easy
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 9.0 miles (14.45km)
MOTHER... at Wicken Fen by Studio Morison
Visit new artwork MOTHER... by Studio Morison and discover a new way to experience the fen landscape
Wicken Fen Octavia Hill Trail, near Ely, Cambridgeshire
Stretch your legs and head out to Burwell Fen, one of the newest parts of the nature reserve.
- Moderate
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 6.0 miles (9.65km)
Lodes Way cycle route, from Wicken Fen (to Anglesey Abbey), Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Discover the beauty of the Cambridgeshire fens on an 8 mile walk or cycle ride from Wicken Fen to Anglesey Abbey.
- Easy
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 8.0 miles (12.85km)
Walk for Wicken Fen
Our first ever Walk for Wicken took place this October.
Boat Trips
Enjoy a peaceful cruise along beautiful Wicken Lode on our electric boat the 'Mayfly'. Trips operate 16 March - 27 October, up to 4 times daily in peak periods. Find out more about our boat trips at Wicken Fen.
Walking your dog at Wicken Fen
Enjoy walking your dog at Wicken Fen. We welcome all dogs and their humans. To make sure that everyone has an enjoyable visit, we have put together some tips and access information for your day out with your four-legged friend.
Top tips for enjoying hot days out at Wicken Fen
Don't let the heat stop you enjoying a day in the great outdoors at Wicken Fen, we've got lots of ideas for things to see and do while keeping cool.
Make a day of it with a Fen Explorer ticket
Explore Wicken Fen on bike and boat and save money with our great value Fen Explorer ticket.
Heartbeat Walks
Looking for some exercise and good company ? - then why not join our weekly health walk exploring the local countryside in and around Wicken Fen
Wicken Fen Big Vision Weekend
Join us to celebrate our Big Vision Weekend, which will take place from 4 to 6 May over the bank holiday weekend. There's loads to do over the weekend; explore areas of the fen where we haven't taken visitors before, and enjoy fun familiy activities like our new treasure hunt.