Woodwalton Fen
One of only four remaining fragments of the ancient fens, Woodwalton Fen Nature Reserve is home to many rare species of wildlife and plants.
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A Wet, Wet, Woodwalton Winter
Tristan Colaco, Natural England Reserve Warden, looks at the impact that the extremely wet winter has had on Woodwalton Fen NNR
New Life at Woodwalton Fen
Natural England Reserve Manager, Tristan Colaco, introduces some new arrivals and their essential habitat management skills at Woodwalton Fen this spring.
The Summer Cut at Woodwalton Fen
This time of year is perhaps the busiest time of year at Woodwalton Fen. Natural England Reserve Warden, Tristan Colaco, explains the strategy behind vegetation cutting to manage essential…
Sites to visit
Explore the Great Fen's restored landscapes and nature reserves, providing a perfect habitat for experiencing wildlife.
Group Visits
The Great Fen welcomes groups to visit and see the restoration work and habitats for themselves.
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.
Group visits & Talks
The Great Fen works closely with all ages of the local community offering a wide range of services.
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.
A VIP day for our Interns
The new Royal patron of the Great Fen, The Duke of Gloucester, came to visit Woodwalton Fen where he met the Peatland Progress interns.
Information for dog walkers
Visiting with a dog? Here's some important information to read before you visit.