Did you know

The Great Fen area was the last substantial area of the fenland basin to be drained, as late as 1850

Gerard Manley Hopkins

Welcome

The Great Fen - one of the most exciting habitat restoration projects ever undertaken in Britain - will create a 3,700 hectare wetland between Huntingdon and Peterborough.

This will be achieved by obtaining land adjacent to two existing National Nature Reserves, Holme Fen and Woodwalton Fen. Connecting these two vitally important nature reserves will provide a haven for wildlife and create a massive green space for people, opening new opportunities for recreation, education and business.

This project is a partnership of the Environment Agency, Huntingdonshire District Council, Middle Level Commissioners, Natural England and the Wildlife Trust.

Centenary celebrations

2012 is the hundredth anniversary of the Wildlife Trust movement which was started here in the Great Fen by Charles Rothschild. The bungalow he had built on Woodwalton Fen is also 100 years old.The Great Fen education and community team is putting on special events to celebrate and wants schools to join in the celebrations too with art competitions, assemblies and special school visits. To find out more download a school brochure or events leaflet.

Memories from the Fen

A film by Abbey College students and the Great Fen has had its debut at the school. A year in the making, ‘Memories from the Fen’ includes student interviews with local people, and beautiful dramatizations of their stories. Read more!

Job vacancies at the Great Fen

The Wildlife Trust is currently recruiting for two people to work at the Great Fen. Full details of both posts can be found on the Wildlife Trust website by following the links below.

Great Fen Interpretation and Community Officer (Maternity Cover)

Great Fen Volunteer Reserves Officer

Great Fen Restoration Officer (Maternity Cover)