Wicken Fen
One of Britain's oldest nature reserves, Wicken Fen boasts a huge array of plant, wild and bird life.
It was the first nature reserve to be owned by the National Trust and has been in that ownership since 1899.
Regarded as one of the most important wetlands in the whole of Europe, Wicken Fen is home to more than 7,500 species of wildlife, bird life, plants and funghi.
A raised boardwalk around the reserve makes it easily accessible and the visitor centre keeps you up to date with the latest sightings of wildlife.
The keener eyes will spot the bright yellow Brimstone butterfly from March onwards, along with 27 other species, and the emperor dragonfly, Britain's largest, alongside 18 other species.
Mammals vary in size from the tiny harvest mouse to the roe deer and birds include heron and cormorant, as well as other ducks and geese.
Wicken Fen can be found on the A1123 three miles west of Soham and nine miles south of Ely.
For opening times and admission details call 01353 720274 or go to www.wicken.org.uk
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