Accessibility at Wicken Fen

Arrival and parking

• When you arrive at the carpark, there are six Blue Badge spaces and there is also a drop-off point located near to the Visitor Centre, with two spaces.
• The carpark is on even ground with pea shingle. The main route to the Visitor Centre is on flat tarmac.

Getting around outdoors during your visit

• Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow from the Visitor Centre on arrival. These can be pre-booked by emailing wickenfen@nationaltrust.org.uk
• The boardwalk trail is pushchair and wheelchair friendly, providing a circular 0.7 mile (1.12 km) route with two level access bird hides. The Woodland Walk beyond is on flat, level hardstanding but can sometimes be a bit wet and muddy in winter.
• The Lodes Way is a level, gravel track that offers wider access across the nature reserve, however circular routes may be difficult due to uneven surfaces.

Facilities at Wicken Fen

• The Docky Hut Cafe is next to the Visitor Centre, and there is level access. There is seating both inside and out.
• An accessible toilet is located behind the Docky Hut Cafe.
• There is level access into the Visitor Centre and onto the boardwalk.

Other useful resources

• A map detailing the walking routes and accessibility across the site is avaiable from Visitor Welcome when you arrive.
• Hearing induction loops are available from Vistor Welcome when you arrive.
• Sensory bags that include fidget toys, ear defenders and magnifying glass are available to borrow at the entrance to the hall.
• Large-handled cutlery as well as red and blue plastic plates, bowls, and single and double handled cups are available to use.

We want to hear from you too!

We are always interested to learn more about accessibility at Wicken Fen so if you have suggestions on how we could further improve on what we already have, please do get in touch either via email wickenfen@nationaltrust.org.uk or by filling in a visitor feedback card before you leave, these can be found in the Visitor Centre.