Hopscotch, marbles, jacks, spinning tops, shove ha'penny are just some of the traditional games that children will be able to play at Wicken Fen this coming half term.

Staff and volunteers at Wicken Fen are encouraging children to switch of their video games and come and enjoy some of the traditional playground games their parents and grandparents would have enjoyed at school. Drop-in games sessions are being held in the garden of historic Fen Cottage on Wednesday 1 and Friday 3 June from 11am-4pm.

Children and parents alike can also discover the creatures of Wicken's watery world on Pond Dipping for All (£1.50) with optional Minibeast Hunt (75p) on Tuesday 31 May and Thursday 2 June, timed sessions from 10.30am. Advance booking is recommended on 01353 720274

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Notes to Editors

1. Wicken Fen organises an exciting range of activities and events throughout the year. Details can are available at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wickenfen

2. 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

3. 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