This reserve is part of the Great Fen and includes the Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre, which hosts many fun family events. The reserve has a dedicated pond-dipping pond, minibeast area, den building sites, a bird hide, an outdoor classroom and a bodgery with a fire pit.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- Being out in nature, you can enjoy peace and quiet, escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
- Children can build confidence in interacting with the natural world.
- Volunteers get to meet like-minded people while doing something positive for nature and the local community.
How to contact
Where to go
Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre
Chapel Rd
Ramsey
Huntingdon PE26 2RS
The Ramsey Heights Nature Reserve is part of the Great Fen, a vast fenland landscape between Peterborough and Huntingdon with a dramatic and fascinating history. Volunteers are key to this vital work.
The reserve has a variety of walks and opportunities to see wildlife, and the Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre has regular events, activities and clubs.
You can also find out more about:
Self-guided walks and wildlife watching are free and open at any time. Some of the trails and activity ideas for children have leaflets available at the Visitor Centre or the Info Hut (entrance to Woodwalton Fen NNR), plus there are printable PDFs online.
At the Centre, there is a mobility scooter – The Tramper – that gets around most of the site, and is free to hire with advance booking.
Volunteers are always welcome to come and do gardening, restoration, help with activities, and more, with weekly groups or individually when you have time. Find out more on their ‘Volunteer with us’ webpage.
Activities that are subject to a fee include:
- Workshops
- Family events
- Little Bug groups
- School group visits
- Other community group and club visits
Contact them direct to find out more, and see what upcoming events are here.
The Ramsey Heights Reserve has ample parking a short way past the Centre. You will see a sign and gate below, and there are racks for bicycles as well. There is also an Info Hut is near the lesson rooms.
See how to get from the carpark in to the lesson rooms and offices:
How to contact
Where to go
Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre
Chapel Rd
Ramsey
Huntingdon PE26 2RS
