Bug hunters!
Perfect fun for families that like to discover creepy crawlies under logs and catch crickets in the long grass.
- Booking essential
We provide the nets and the bug pots (plus a little help) and you bring the excitement and curiosity! If you're feeling creative there will also be a make-and-take home craft to enjoy.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Child Aged 3+ | £5.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for children age 3+. Must be accompanied.
- Meeting point
Check in with the team in the Visitor's Centre
- What to bring and wear
Leave your best clothes at home and dress for the weather, with sunhats or waterproofs as necessary.
- Accessibility
We will be using grassy areas and unsurfaced paths that may not be suitable for wheelchairs or certain pushchairs. Assistance dogs only.
- Other
No admission charge for non-members, but £3.20 car park charge applies. Members are asked to bring their membership cards for scanning.
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!
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.
Drop in Evening Family Crafts- Dragonflies
Drop in at the Visitor Centre anytime between 5pm and 7:30pm, and take part in some Dragonfly crafts.
Led Cycle Ride to Burwell Fen
Join us for a guided bike ride, as part of our summer evenings programme