Wicken
A village of greens and a pond beside Wicken Fen, one of the most important wetland reserves in Europe.
Fen village
About Wicken
Wicken is a charming village of three ancient greens and a pond, with many listed buildings. Its 1813 smock windmill still grinds flour, and the parish also includes the hamlets of Upware and Padney.
Village life includes the Wicken Swallowtails social group, a Flower and Produce Show that has run for over 50 years, and the Wicken Coronation Brass Band.
Wicken Parish Council and village Wicken Fen (National Trust)
Wicken at a glance
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, cared for by the National Trust
- Wicken Corn Windmill, built in 1813 and still working
- The Lodes Way cycle route links Wicken Fen with Anglesey Abbey
- Village news in the Around and About community magazine
Things to do in Wicken
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Wicken Corn Windmill
A smock windmill built in 1813 and restored from 1987 by the Wicken Windmill Partnership, still grinding flour. Free to visit on its regular open days, with organic flour for sale.
High Street, Wicken
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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve
A wetland reserve created from farmland, with lakes, reedbeds and grassland that attract a wide range of birds.
Near Wicken
Clubs and societies in Wicken
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Wicken Coronation Brass Band
Traditional village brass band from Wicken, with a youth band and tuition available.
Community in Wicken
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Volunteer at Wicken Fen
The National Trust welcomes volunteers for conservation work, visitor welcome and more.
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Wicken village website
Wicken Parish Council’s site, with village news, clubs and the Around and About community magazine.
Local businesses in Wicken
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Spinney Abbey Farm Shop
A family-run farm beside Wicken Fen with a farm shop selling local produce.
Wicken