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:
Community Consultants Appointed
Bright Culture has been appointed Community Consultants for Peatland Progress: A New Vision for the Fens
The Great Fen at COP26
The COP26 summit proved an exciting opportunity to bring the Great Fen and the Water Works project to an international audience. We take…
Ups and Downs this Winter
New steps are going up but barns and vegetation are coming down. Catch up with Natural England Reserve Manager, Tristan Colaco, as he…
Sightings
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
Monitoring Project Sightings
Species: Butterflies & dragonflies
Location: New Decoy466 butterflies of 13 species/ 15 dragonflies of 8 species
Project Partners
