Visiting Wicken Fen: Plan your visit

Wicken Fen - Sunset over Bakers Fen

To help keep visitors, staff, volunteers and local communities safe, we've made some changes, so your visit will be a bit different to what you're used to. Read this article to find out what to expect from your visit.

 

The windpump at sunrise on Sedge Fen

Sedge Fen 

We will be re-opening routes on Sedge Fen on Monday 22 March and have introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday and you will need to book Sedge Fen tickets by 3pm the day before your visit. See below for changes regarding dogs and access. Our car park is open between 8:30am and 5pm, £3 non-members, members free. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

Konik ponies at Wicken Fen

Explore the wider reserve 

Routes into the wider reserve are open for you to enjoy local outdoor space, nature and wildlife. All routes can be accessed from the car park (exit left and follow Lode Lane) which is open between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Parking is free for members, £3 for non-members, please use the pay and display machine to obtain your ticket.

Staff making barista coffee in the Docky Hut Café

Facilities

Our café is open and will initially be serving a limited range of hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We've introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection point and a one-way system. We'll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you and know that you'll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Couple with wheelchair talking to member of staff

Accessibility

The routes on Sedge Fen are accessible and will re-open on Monday 22 March. You'll need to book your tickets for this area by 3pm the day before your visit. There is an accessible route that begins at the car park and follows the route beside the Monk's Lode waterway, and across Baker's and Adventurers' Fens, and you don't need to book to explore this part of the reserve. Mobility parking and adapted toilets are in the car park. Dogs on leads are welcome on routes in the wider reserve.

Safe distancing sign at Wicken Fen

Staying safe

We are operating one way systems in visitor areas to manage visitor flow and maintain social distancing. Look out for signs that explain any changes to the way you access different parts of the site. There are pinch points on the reserve where care must be take and only one person at a time can pass through such as the cattle grid gates. If you're showing any of the symptoms of coronavirus, or you've been in contact with anyone that has the virus in the last 14 days, please don't visit.

Wicken Fen Access Statement Download here
Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks and countryside sites are open. In England our shops are open, along with outdoor seating at cafés. In Wales some shops are open, and cafés are offering a takeaway service. Houses and other indoor areas are currently closed. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority. We strongly advise booking your visits in advance, especially over the Easter holidays when places may be very busy. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance on travel.

Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve (19 Apr - 25 Apr)

Mon 19 Apr 2021
10:00-16:00
Book your timed entry to visit Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve.

Changing your booking

If your plans change and you can’t make your timeslot, you can easily change or cancel your booking. We really appreciate you doing this as soon as possible so the tickets can be made available for other visitors. 

If you’re a member, the option to cancel or change your booking can be found in your confirmation email by selecting ‘view and manage your order online' underneath your order summary. 

For non-members, please ring us on 0344 249 1895 to discuss changing your booking.