Dragonfly Celebration Day!
Join us for a day of celebration with the British Dragonfly Society as we celebrate our UK Dragonfly Hotspot Status!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Our anniversary celebrations continue!
To celebrate our British Dragonfly Society Hotspot Status, Wicken Fen is going wild for dragonflies:
Pond dipping events (bookable online) to discover the watery world of the dragonfly
Free Dragonfly crafts in the Family Discovery Area, from 11am until 3pm
Pick up spotter sheets from the Visitors Centre to help you get to know the dragonflies of Wicken Fen
Walks guided by experts from the British Dragonfly Society leaving from the Visitors Centre at 11:30am and 2pm (drop in)
Our brand new team of Wildlife guides will be on site at the best places for dragonfly spotting to help visitors spot them and find out more about their lives and habitats
Boat trips- look out for dragonflies skimming across the Wicken Lode waterway in the Mayfly (booking in advance advised) telephone 01353 720274 for booking
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
All ages welcome, but adults supervision is essential.
- Meeting point
Activities take place around the Visitors Centre
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather
- Accessibility
Blue Badge parking and drop-off point. Accessible toilets and routes. Wheelchairs available. Assistance dogs only on Sedge Fen.
Upcoming events
Dragons & Damsels Boardwalk Trail
To celebrate Wicken Fen becoming a British Dragonfly Society Dragonfly Hotspot, join us to discover these winged beauties that call us home!
Pond dipping at Wicken Fen
Delve into the watery world of Wicken Fen to find out what is living beneath the surface.
Dragonfly Celebration Day: Guided Walks
Discover more about the amazing dragonflies and damselflies of Wicken Fen.
Evening Boat Ride
Join us on a relaxing boat ride down Wicken Lode. We are happy to offer this activity as part of our Summer Evenings programme. Why not also grab a pizza from our van, open on Thursday evenings.