Forests & woodlands · East of England
Great Fen
In or near Yaxley.
Great Fen is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Fen is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.4622°, -0.2038°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
The Great Fen is a large fenland area located between Peterborough and Huntingdon, featuring two National Nature Reserves. It is undergoing a significant restoration project aimed at benefiting both wildlife and the local community, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and wildlife observation.
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
- 52.4622, -0.2038
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Wood Walton
- Postcode
- PE7 3PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Phone
- +44 (0)1487 815524
- Official site
- www.greatfen.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w877311519 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Great Fen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Great Fen - geograph.org.uk - 491613.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Great Fen Project
Wildlife reserves · 0.6 km
Northern Reedbeds Hide
Viewpoints · 1.4 km
Rothschild Bungalow
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Woodwalton Fen
Wildlife reserves · 2.0 km
Rothschild Mere Hide
Viewpoints · 2.3 km
Gordon's Mere Hide
Viewpoints · 2.5 km
Ramsey Heights Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 2.8 km
Ramsey Heights nature reserve
Wildlife reserves · 2.9 km
Old Windpump
Historic houses · 2.9 km
Holme Fen National Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 3.0 km
Holme
Villages · 3.2 km
The Fens
Museums · 3.5 km
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Where to eat & stay near Great Fen
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Fen?
- Great Fen is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE7 3PW), in the parish of Wood Walton.
- What is Great Fen?
- Great Fen is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Fen?
- Drivers can use postcode PE7 3PW.
- Who owns Great Fen?
- Great Fen is owned by Natural England and the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Great Fen free to visit?
- Yes, Great Fen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Fen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE7 3PW. It sits within the Huntingdon parliamentary constituency.