Little explorers. Big discoveries.
Family
Adventures.
Wild encounters. Ancient worlds. Muddy boots and a hundred questions. Make room for the kind of day they’ll still be talking about tomorrow.
Find your next adventureTime together, well spent
Small moments.
Big questions.
Brilliant memories.
The best adventures start with “what’s that?”
A bird lifting out of the reeds. A fossil from a vanished world. A building that makes everyone stop and look up. The Fens are full of things to set young imaginations racing.
Choose a wildlife day, a journey into the past or a farm visit with room to play. There’s no need to fit everything in. One good discovery, shared together, can make the day.
Let curiosity chooseReeds, wings
& little things.
For children who stop to look at every beetle.
Discover nature 02 / CURIOUS MINDSBig stories.
Even bigger questions.
For the “why?”, “how?” and “what happened next?” crowd.
Step into the past 03 / READY TO PLAYFarmyard friends.
Fresh-air fun.
For a day built around animals, play and exploring.
Head to the farmGood days begin here
Where shall
we go today?
Six starting points for a family adventure. Explore each Discover the Fens profile for more about the place and links to current visitor information.
Wildlife watching · Welney
Norfolk Fens · WWT Welney
A whole world
beneath the surface.
Watch birds from the hides, then look for life on a smaller scale. Seasonal pond-dipping stations offer a chance to discover underwater creatures, with equipment provided by the reserve.
Explore WWT Welney
Ancient discoveries · Flag Fen
Peterborough · Flag Fen
Turn back time.
Turn up the curiosity.
Explore a remarkable Bronze Age site, discover ancient timbers and objects, and imagine life before the familiar Fenland fields. The park’s “Dig through time” area introduces children to archaeological discovery.
Discover Flag Fen
March · Prehistoric discoveries
Fossils Galore
For children fascinated by prehistoric life, start with a visit to March’s fossil museum. Look closely at the exhibits and discover how fossils help us piece together worlds that disappeared long ago.
Ask together: what clues can a fossil leave behind?
Explore Fossils Galore
Stow Bardolph · Farmyard adventures
Church Farm
Meet farm animals and make time to play at Church Farm, Stow Bardolph. Outdoor adventures, an indoor play area and woodland walks offer different ways to shape your day.
Ask together: how do we care for different animals?
Discover Church Farm
Ely · An indoor discovery
Ely Museum
Follow the story of the people who made their homes in this watery landscape. From ancient lives to eel fishing and fen skating, the museum offers plenty to talk about. Ask about the children’s explorer kits.
Ask together: what would life here have been like?
Explore Ely MuseumWicken · A slower kind of adventure
Leave room for
one more discovery.
At Wicken Fen, the boardwalk and woodland walk make a good starting point for exploring together. Look for the windpump, listen to the reeds and ask at the visitor centre about family activities and explorer bags.
Discover Wicken FenActivities, opening days and admission arrangements vary. Check your chosen place’s current details, including any booking or age requirements, before travelling.
A little adventure of your own
Four tiny missions.
A whole new way to look.
Try these together on your day out. Tap each one when you’ve done it. There’s no race, no score and no need to finish them all.
Collect memories, leave nature where it belongs, and enjoy discovering together.
Make the day your own
A little planning.
A lot more fun.
Build the day around your family’s pace. A short visit with time to enjoy it can be every bit as memorable as a full day out.
Choose one main adventure.
Start with the thing everyone is most excited about. Leave space for a snack, a rest and the unexpected discovery that becomes the best bit.
Have a rainy-day idea.
Ely Museum offers an indoor option. If your day includes outdoor trails or play, bring layers and check what is available in wet weather.
Explore the museumCheck the useful details.
Before leaving, check toilets, food options, pushchair routes, accessibility and any activity bookings. Pack what your family needs to feel comfortable.
One thing worth remembering
The adventure doesn’t have to be big.
It just has to be yours.
More days to look forward to
Make a day of it.
Make it together.
Find somewhere new, see what’s on and leave a little room for the unexpected.
Photography
Fen skating, WWT Welney, Flag Fen, Fossils Galore, Church Farm and Ely Museum photographs supplied through Discover the Fens.