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 

In line with government guidance the routes on Sedge Fen are closed.

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 4:45pm (last entry at 3:30pm). 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

The Docky Hut Café is temporarily closed. You're welcome to bring a picnic. There are picnic tables in the car park and beside the boat house near the Visitor Centre.

Couple with wheelchair talking to member of staff

Accessibility

The routes on Sedge Fen are closed in line with government guidance. 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. 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.

A family enjoying the outdoors in autumn or winter

Visiting information for this winter 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

Upcoming events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place.