Discover the dirt! Outdoor family fun, celebrating Peat.
Have you ever wondered what is under the ground at Wicken Fen? Deep, dark, damp peat, which has taken thousands of years to accumulate.
- Booking essential
Did you know, UK peatlands store over 3 billion of tonnes of carbon? Children can choose from a range of fun activities and crafts to 'discover the dirt' and the creatures that live in it.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Child Age 5+ | £7.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children aged 5+ Must be accompanied
- Meeting point
Check in at the Visitor Centre a few minutes before the start of the event.
- 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. If you are trying to book on the day of the event, please call the Visitor Centre on 01353 720274 to check if spaces are available.
Upcoming events
Voices of the Fen : Make a Clay Ocarina
Join Kathy Hinde and Jan Hendrickse as they show you how to make your very own ocarina to take home and play.
Voices of the Fen: Listening Walk
This International Dawn Chorus Day, join Sound Artist Kathy Hinde on a walk along the boardwalk to listen to Wicken Fen from a new perspective.