Wildlife reserves · East of England
Great Fen Project
In or near Yaxley.
Great Fen Project — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Great Fen Project is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.4667°, -0.2000°.
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Summary from the official site
The Great Fen is a large fenland area located between Peterborough and Huntingdon, known for its unique habitats and diverse wildlife. It is undergoing a significant restoration project aimed at enhancing the landscape for both nature and visitors, featuring two National Nature Reserves.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Great Fen is a habitat restoration project being undertaken on The Fens in the county of Cambridgeshire in England. It is one of the largest restoration projects in the country, and aims to create a 3,700 hectare wetland and aims to connect Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve (NNR), Holme Fen NNR and other nature reserves to create a larger site with conservation benefits for wildlife and socio-economic benefits for people. This is a long-term project managed in partnership by the Environment Agency, Huntingdonshire District Council, Middle Level Commissioners, Natural England and the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire (WTBCN). Woodwalton Fen, Holme Fen and Darlows Farm are managed by Natural England, while the WTBCN manages the Countryside Centre for educational and community work, together with Corney's Farm, New Decoy Farm, Old Decoy Farm, Engine Farm, Rymes Reedbeds (which has a bird hide), and Kesters Docking.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4667, -0.2000
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Wood Walton
- Postcode
- PE7 3PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Official site
- www.greatfen.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5599176 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Fen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Great Fen - geograph.org.uk - 491613.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Great Fen
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Fen Project?
- Great Fen Project is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE7 3PW), in the parish of Wood Walton.
- What is Great Fen Project?
- Great Fen Project — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Fen Project?
- Drivers can use postcode PE7 3PW.
- Who owns Great Fen Project?
- Great Fen Project is owned by Natural England and the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire and operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Great Fen Project free to visit?
- Yes, Great Fen Project is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Fen Project?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE7 3PW. It sits within the Huntingdon parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Great Fen Project?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.