Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

The National Trust’s first nature reserve preserves a rare fragment of undrained fen, with boardwalks, windpump, grazing herds and exceptional biodiversity.

Wicken Fen protects a rare remnant of the once extensive undrained fen landscape. Boardwalks bring visitors into reedbeds and wetland habitats, while paths across the wider reserve show a more expansive story of nature recovery. Traditional management and grazing help shape a mosaic of habitats for wildlife. A visit makes the Fens’ ecological history tangible: the reserve is both a glimpse of what survived and part of an ambitious effort to reconnect land for wildlife and people. Check the National Trust’s route and access guidance before visiting.