The Great Fen is a living landscape on a grand scale — a visionary project to restore thousands of hectares of fenland between Peterborough and Huntingdon. Managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, it is transforming farmland back into a rich wetland mosaic of reedbeds, meadows and meres.
Stretching across Woodwalton Fen and Holme Fen National Nature Reserves, this ever-evolving habitat is home to bitterns, otters, dragonflies and rare plants once thought lost to the fens. Visitors can enjoy miles of walking trails, raised boardwalks and bird hides offering breathtaking views across open skies and shimmering waterways.
The Great Fen also tells a story of renewal — reconnecting nature, people and place. Its interpretation centre, guided walks and community projects invite everyone to experience the changing landscape, learn about its history, and take part in shaping its sustainable future. For peace, wonder and inspiration, few places compare.