Sites to visit
Explore the Great Fen's restored landscapes and nature reserves, providing a perfect habitat for experiencing wildlife.
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Holme Fen
Holme Fen National Nature Reserve is one of four remaining fragments of the ancient wild fens.
Holme Fen Posts
Holme Fen Posts were erected in 1848 to record the peat shrinkage.
Group Visits
The Great Fen welcomes groups to visit and see the restoration work and habitats for themselves.
Holme Fen Spring Restoration
Natural England Reserve Manager, Tristan Colaco, explains how Rhododendron has thrived at Holme Fen NNR but how its removal, alongside birch clearance, will positively impact the exciting…
Educational Visits
Our reserves provide the perfect environment to engage in learning outdoors, with many facilities at The Countryside Centre to host educational visits for schools and clubs.
Holme Fen - A Reserve For All Seasons
Sarah Lambert, of the Peterborough Local Group of the Wildlife Trust BCN, looks forward to the year ahead and favourite species hoped to be found once more at Holme Fen NNR.
Group visits & Talks
The Great Fen works closely with all ages of the local community offering a wide range of services.
Holm oak
The Holm oak is an introduced species that has been widely planted near the coast and in parkland. It is self-seeding in the south of the UK. Its young leaves are spiny like Holly leaves, and it…
Mint moth
A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.
Swollen-thighed beetle
This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.
Information for dog walkers
Visiting with a dog? Here's some important information to read before you visit.