Name: Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
Rating: 5.0

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

Lode Lane, Wicken, ELY, Cambridgeshire CB7 5XP, UK

1-99 Years

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Wicken Fen, one of Europe's most important wetlands, supports an abundance of wildlife. There are more than 9000 species, including a spectacular array of plants, birds and dragonflies. The raised boardwalk and lush grass droves allow easy access to a lost landscape of flowering meadows, sedge and reedbeds, where you can encounter rarities such as hen harriers, water voles and bitterns.

Wicken Fen Vision, an ambitious landscape-scale conservation project, is opening up new areas of land to explore. Our grazing herds of Highland cattle and Konik ponies are helping to create a diverse range of new habitats.

Price starts from £11.00 for Adults(18 years and over), £5.50 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £27.50 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

Sedge Fen: Paths lead through the historic undrained core of the Fen, lush with wetland plants and rich in wildlife.
Adventurers' Fen: Wet grassland, reedbeds, and the Mere attract wildfowl and waders. Grazed by herds of Konik ponies and Highland cattle.
Burwell Fen and beyond: Landscape-scale nature conservation in action, with wildlife moving in as Wicken Fen grows.
Fen Cottage: Traditional fenland cottage, built using local materials, and furnished in 1930s style. Fenman's workshop in the garden.
Windpump: Working wooden windpump, the last in the Fens. Occasionally in action.
Visitor Centre: Information about sightings, routes and activities. Large windows overlooking the Sedge Fen; family discovery area to inspire your visit.
Docky Hut Café: Docky Hut Café offers light lunches, hot and cold drinks, cakes and other treats, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Visitor Centre shop: Gifts, homeware, garden accessories and local produce, plus nature- and wildlife-inspired books.
Wildlife at Wicken Fen: Wicken Fen was the first nature reserve to be managed by the National Trust. One of Europe's most important wetlands, it is home to more than 9,000 species, including Konik ponies, cattle, birds and rare plants.
Explore the Nature Reserve at Wicken Fen: Wicken Fen Nature Reserve covers around 2,000 acres of varied landscape that's ideal for exploring and learning about the wildlife that lives here. Whether you're taking a scenic walk to the historic windpump, exploring the ancient Sedge Fen, or visiting the Konik ponies and Highland cattle, your adventure in nature starts here.
Wicken Rose Cottage: Wicken Rose Cottage is on the edge of the National Trust’s oldest nature reserve and England’s most famous fen. With an abundance of wildlife and walks from the doorstep, this semi-detached cottage offers a snug spot for two.
Cladium: Cladium is a small cottage on the edge of Wicken Fen, the National Trust's oldest nature reserve. With trails from the front door through wetlands and woodland, it's a great base for a family holiday in the outdoors.

Facilities

Parking: 120 yards. Pay and display, £3.20 non-members, free for members.
Food & Drinks: The Docky Hut cafe is next to the Visitor Centre.
Toilet: Toilets are in the car park, and also in the Learning Centre located behind the cafe. Please note the adapted toilet at the car park is no longer available - please use the adapted facility in the Learning Centre.

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Price Details

Sedge Fen admission from 1 March:

Adult (18+): £11.00 with Gift Aid & £10.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17 years, under 5s free): £5.50 with Gift Aid & £5.00 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £27.50 with Gift Aid & £25.00 without Gift Aid.
Family (1 adult): £16.50 with Gift Aid & £15.00 without Gift Aid.
Group (Adult 18+): £9.50.
Group (Child 5–17): £4.75.

Sedge Fen Admission until 28 Feb:

Adult (18+): £9.90 with Gift Aid & £9.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17 years, under 5s free): £5.00 with Gift Aid & £4.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £24.80 with Gift Aid & £22.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (1 adult): £14.90 with Gift Aid & £13.50 without Gift Aid.
Group (Adult 18+): £8.10.
Group (Child 5–17): £4.05.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Nature reserve: 09:30 - 17:00
Café: 10:00 - 16:00
Car Park: Dawn - Dusk
Shop: 10:00 - 16:30
Visitor Centre: 10:00 - 16:30
Cycle hire: Closed

Address: Lode Lane, Wicken, ELY, Cambridgeshire CB7 5XP, UK

Post Code: CB7 5XP

Council: East Cambridgeshire

County: Cambridgeshire

By road: South of Wicken (A1123), 3 miles west of Soham (A142), 9 miles south of Ely, 17 miles north-east of Cambridge via A10.
By train: The closest train stations are Ely 9 miles; Soham 5 miles. Taxis are usually available at Ely, and you can also join the National Cycle Network route 11 to Wicken at Ely station if you have brought bikes on the train.
By bus: The new 'Tiger on Demand' bus service serves Wicken Fen, Monday to Saturday from 06:30–19:00. A flexible concept, rather than being restricted to travelling along specific routes and at specific times, you can book a journey to and from anywhere within the Tiger on Demand travel zones using any of the virtual bus stops. Booking can be made up to 48 hours in advance of the journey. Visit www.tigerondemand.co.uk or call 01480 595 440 (call centre open Monday to Saturday from 06:00– 19:30). Adults £2 per journey; under 5s travel for FREE; children aged 5-16 £1 per journey; concessionary Bus Pass Holders and Disability Bus Pass holders travel for FREE. How do I pay? You can pay using your debit or credit card when booking over the phone. Drivers are not able to accept cash or card payments.
Cycling: NCN11 from Ely; Lodes Way from Anglesey Abbey and local villages
Parking: 120 yards. Pay and display, £3.20 non-members, free for members.