My history lesson
Lancashire Wildlife Trust is working with Moorfield Primary school in Irlam to deliver both indoor and outdoor education on the mossland habitat. This includes the history of the area, and the…
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My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
A brief history of the Great Fen
Explore the history of the fens from the Romans to modern times.
Holme Fen
Holme Fen National Nature Reserve is one of four remaining fragments of the ancient wild fens.
Sites to visit
Explore the Great Fen's restored landscapes and nature reserves, providing a perfect habitat for experiencing wildlife.
Holme Fen Posts
Holme Fen Posts were erected in 1848 to record the peat shrinkage.
Common bistort
Look for the delicate, pink flowers of Common bistort in wet meadows, pastures and roadside verges. It is also known as 'Pudding Dock' in North England because it was used to make a…
Holme Fen Spring Restoration
Natural England Reserve Manager, Tristan Colaco, explains how Rhododendron has thrived at Holme Fen NNR but how its removal, alongside birch clearance, will positively impact the exciting…
Holme Fen - A Reserve For All Seasons
Sarah Lambert, of the Peterborough Local Group of the Wildlife Trust BCN, looks forward to the year ahead and favourite species hoped to be found once more at Holme Fen NNR.
Group Visits
The Great Fen welcomes groups to visit and see the restoration work and habitats for themselves.
Holm oak
The Holm oak is an introduced species that has been widely planted near the coast and in parkland. It is self-seeding in the south of the UK. Its young leaves are spiny like Holly leaves, and it…