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Building Bricks Wetland Workshop

It's time to get creative with everyone's favourite building bricks this May half-term!

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What might you find at Wicken Fen in another 125 years' time? Come and have fun building future windpumps, wildlife and wetland artefacts - let your imagination run wild...

Suitable for all ages; under 4s go free and will have some bigger building blocks to play with. Models can’t be taken home but you are welcome to join us for a public viewing to see them all displayed from 12.30 – 14.30 on Saturday 1 June. Please book a time slot for the session you would like to attend and enjoy copying models or creating something brand new for Wicken Fen's future.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £5.00
Child Under 4£0.00
Child Aged 4+£5.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for all ages

Meeting point

Check in with the team in the Visitor's Centre

What to bring and wear

We'll be indoors, but dress appropriately for the weather if you fancy a walk after the workshop.

Accessibility

Assistance dogs are welcome. The Learning Centre has good wheelchair access and a hearing loop.

Other

No admission charge for non-members, but £3.20 car park charge applies. Members are asked to bring their membership cards for scanning.

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