Go Wild at Wicken Fen

Schools out - so why not enjoy the long hot carefree days of summer by going Wild at Wicken Fen.

Throughout the summer Wicken Fen is running a programme of fun activities all designed to encourage children to explore and enjoy the great outdoors and learn about nature.

Forthcoming activities include:

Wildlife Detectives - Monday 2 August 10.30 & 14.00
Search for clues to discover some of the amazing species large and small that live at Wicken Fen. Make plaster casts of animal tracks that you discover out on the fen.

Den Building Day - Wednesday 4 August Drop in from 11.00 - 15.30
Collect natural materials to build your very own secret hideaway on the fen.

Fen Pirate Day - Friday 6 August Drop in from 11.00 - 15.30
Come in fancy dress for a day of pirate fun on the fen. Build and sail your own pirate boat, make a telescope and parrot for your shoulder, pond dip for sea monsters and hunt for hidden treasure.

All events cost £4.50 per child, tickets available from the Wicken Fen Visitor Centre on 01353 720274

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Notes to Editors

1. Full details of Wicken Fen's exciting range of activities and events throughout the year can be found at www.wicken.org.uk .
2. Wicken Fen was purchased by the National Trust in 1899, the first Nature Reserve owned by the Trust. It is widely recorded as the most species rich nature reserve in the country with over 8200 recorded species. www.wicken.org.uk 
3. The National Trust is Europe's biggest conservation charity and looks after special places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland for ever, for everyone. People and places are at the heart of everything it does. 3.5 million members, 50,000 volunteers, 500,000 school children, and millions of visitors, donors and supporters help the Trust look after its 300 historic houses and gardens, 700 miles of coastline and 250,000 hectares of open countryside. www.nationaltrust.org.uk .