The Great Fen is a vast fenland landscape between Peterborough and Huntingdon with a dramatic and fascinating history. As seen from our map, it is home to two National Nature Reserves, protected for their unique habitat and the varied wildlife they support.
The area is currently benefiting from one of the largest restoration projects of its type in Europe and the landscape is being restored and transformed for the benefit both of wildlife and of people.
The Great Fen and wet farming – a natural solution to our changing climate
This video was created for COP26, to illustrate how our Water Works project is a vital nature-based solution to climate change and one which which we hope will inspire others.
The Great Fen has a variety of fantastic facilities, creating the perfect environment for regular events and clubs. See our latest events
Find out what's going on - read our latest blogs:
Holme Fen Spring Restoration
Natural England Reserve Manager, Tristan Colaco, explains how Rhododendron has thrived at Holme Fen NNR but how its removal, alongside…
April sightings
Southerly winds are bringing the wildlife to us, as more and more species of bird fly in. This week, blackcaps, chiffchaffs, sedge…
Stonechat Travels 7: the king and the dragons
Spring has sprung and the wildlife is responding. Birds are on the move; winter visitors are leaving, and the spring migrants are…
Sightings
April sightings
Southerly winds are bringing the wildlife to us, as more and more species of bird fly in. This week, blackcaps, chiffchaffs, sedge…
Monitoring Project Sightings
Species: Butterflies & dragonflies
Location: Corney's Farm601 Butterflies of 10 species / 39 dragonfly of 7…
Monitoring Project Sightings
Species: Moths
Location: Woodwalton Fen119 moths of 44 species