Peter Carter, the last known traditional eel catcher and working fenman will be giving a unique in-sight into his century's old profession at Wicken Fen on Sunday 18 September.

Participants on Peter's Fenman's Day will get the opportunity to make and set their own eel traps and try some of the delicious eels caught by Peter. He will also be giving a demonstration of harmless wildfowling using a punt gun made in the early 19th century. The large barred gun, which is to heavy for a man to hold was fired from a punt and was so lethal that it was capable of killing over 50 ducks with a single shot.

Tickets for the Fenman's Day (£45 including lunch) are available from the Wicken Fen Visitor Centre on 01353 720274.

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Notes to Editors

1. Wicken Fen Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre is open daily (except Christmas Day) from 10am-5pm. Entry is free to National Trust members and under 5's. Adults £5.99, children £2.99, family ticket £14.99 (two adults and up to 3 children). The reserve is located of the A1123 near the village of Wicken. 9 miles south of Ely &17 miles north-east of Cambridge via the A10. The postcode for SatNavs users is CB7 5XP

2. The National Trust is a charity with a love for preserving historic places and spaces across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In short, we're a conservation charity that protects over 350 historic houses, 160 gardens, 1,100 kilometres of coastline, 254,000 hectares of land of outstanding natural beauty, 6 World Heritage Sites, 28 castles and 60 pubs - and opens them for people like you to enjoy. Find out more at: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk