Wicken Fen nature reserve is the National Trust’s oldest. By day the location offers boardwalk access to explore the diverse animal and plant life. By night the area, being distant enough from nearby Cambridge to escape the worst effects of light pollution, offers an opportunity to explore the skies above with events organised in collaboration with the Cambridge Astronomical Society.
Location events organiser
National Trust organises events at this location
Please contact National Trust directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: National Trust
Twitter: @nationaltrust
Facebook: National Trust
Weather forecast
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27/04/24
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27/04/24
8° 91% -
28/04/24
8° 96% -
28/04/24
8° 96%
Weather forecast for Soham (2.3 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 20:01.
Local light pollution
Wicken Fen - National Trust is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
Find the best dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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