My happy place
When the stresses of life get too much, I take a walk through Attenborough Nature Reserve - a form of free therapy. The fresh air, the bird calls, the beauty of nature surrounding me, is calming.…
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Whittlesea Mere
The fens once included a series of large meres, including Whittlesea Mere the largest lake in lowland England.
Sites to visit
Explore the Great Fen's restored landscapes and nature reserves, providing a perfect habitat for experiencing wildlife.
Winter visitors responding to wet weather
40 Whooper Swan have been seen up at Rymes Reedbed, sometimes visible from Trundle Mere Lookout, feeding in the fields to the north, near Farcet, in the company of Mute Swan.
London plane
The London plane tree is, as its name suggests, a familiar sight along the roadsides and in the parks of London. An introduced and widely planted species, it is tough enough to put up with city…
Plants
The Great Fen is home to many different types of plants. Expand your knowledge of plants and trees you can find here at The Great fen.
Plaice
Plaice is a common sight all around our coasts - if you can spot it! They are extremely well camouflaged against the seabed and can even change colour to better match their surroundings.
Lakes
Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…
Woodlark
The secretive woodlark can be hard to spot. It nests on the ground on our southern heathlands and uses scattered trees and woodland edges for lookout posts.
Group Visits
The Great Fen welcomes groups to visit and see the restoration work and habitats for themselves.
Last of the Meres
The Last of the Meres trail is a circular walk connecting the northern parts of the Great Fen.
Educational Visits
Our reserves provide the perfect environment to engage in learning outdoors, with many facilities at The Countryside Centre to host educational visits for schools and clubs.