Holme Fen
Holme Fen National Nature Reserve is one of four remaining fragments of the ancient wild fens.
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Holme Fen Posts
Holme Fen Posts were erected in 1848 to record the peat shrinkage.
My happy place
When the stresses of life get too much, I take a walk through Attenborough Nature Reserve - a form of free therapy. The fresh air, the bird calls, the beauty of nature surrounding me, is calming.…
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…
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.
Sites to visit
Explore the Great Fen's restored landscapes and nature reserves, providing a perfect habitat for experiencing wildlife.
London plane
The London plane tree is, as its name suggests, a familiar sight along the roadsides and in the parks of London. An introduced and widely planted species, it is tough enough to put up with city…
Fen violet
A pale member of the violet family sometimes known as ‘milk violet’, the fen violet has a delicate and unassuming appearance. A real specialist of the wetland habitat, this species has seen a…
Plants
The Great Fen is home to many different types of plants. Expand your knowledge of plants and trees you can find here at The Great fen.
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.
Lowland fen
Water-logged and thick with reeds and robust tall-herbs or tussocky sedges, fens are evocative reminders of the extensive wet wildlands that once covered far more of the lowlands than they do…
Plaice
Plaice is a common sight all around our coasts - if you can spot it! They are extremely well camouflaged against the seabed and can even change colour to better match their surroundings.