Visiting Wicken Fen: plan your visit

Plan your day using our top tips below, and get the most out of your visit to Wicken Fen.

What’s open and when?

Nature reserve: Daily, 10am-5pm
Docky Hut Café: Daily, 10am-5pm
Car park: Dawn to dusk (£3 or free for National Trust members)
Shop: Daily, 10am-5pm
Visitor Centre: Daily, 10am-5pm
Toilets: Daily, 9am-5pm

Family facilities and access

Baby-changing facilities in our toilets
Pushchairs and baby back-carriers admitted
The Boardwalk and Woodland Walk on Sedge Fen are suitable for pushchairs. The road from the car park to the wider reserve is accessible. The Lodes Way cycle path is suitable for pushchairs.

Accessibility

Mobility parking - main car park
Adapted toilets - car park and behind the cafe
Grounds - level route from car park along cycle route to Burwell Lode, see property map for details. Booking not required for this route.
Sedge Fen - the Boardwalk and Woodland Walk routes are suitable for wheelchair users.
Please see our access statement for full details:

Wicken Fen Access Statement (PDF / 0.4MB) download

Sedge Fen

Our all-year trails on Sedge Fen, the Boardwalk and Woodland Walk, are open, and are fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. You don’t need to book but please help to keep everyone safe by giving other people space. Our Roger Clarke and Boardwalk bird hides are open. Please note the Summer Nature Trail, including access to the Tower Hide, is now being rested until June.

Explore the wider reserve

Routes into the wider reserve are open for you to enjoy with plenty of space for exercise, nature and wildlife. This part of the reserve is drained land but brought back into conservation. Our grazing herds move through it, so keep an eye out for them. All routes can be accessed from the car park (exit left and follow Lode Lane) which is open from dawn to dusk. Parking is free for members, £3 for non-members, please use the pay and display machine to obtain your ticket.

A ranger at Wicken Fen walking his dog on a lead

Visiting Wicken Fen with your dog

Enjoy visiting Wicken Fen with your dog. To make sure that everyone has an enjoyable visit, we have put together some tips and access information.

Cycling at Wicken Fen

Our Cycle Hire is open and offers a range of bikes for you to explore the Fens on two wheels. Enjoy an easy family ride to see our konik ponies or discover the wildlife in the wider reserve. Find out more here.

Boat Trips

The Wicken Lode boat trips in our open boat the 'Mayfly' are now available. Find out more about these peaceful explorations from the water.

Eating and shopping

Sliced chocolate brownies, some on a plate and some on a baking tray next to a hot drink

Eating at Wicken Fen

Our newly refurbished Docky Café serves hot and cold drinks, light lunches and fresh cakes. Outdoor seating is available, as well as a limited number of indoor tables, or takeaway. We look forward to welcoming you and thank you for your support, which helps us care for Wicken Fen.

Shop on the Fen

Our shop is located in the Visitor Centre, and is open for your favourite National Trust ranges, souvenirs, gift cards and guide books. With every purchase you make, you're helping to support the vital conservation work that's needed to look after Wicken Fen.