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A Dragonfly Spotting Boat Trip will operate at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve in Cambridge on August 25th. Guests can join an expert aboard an electric-powered boat to view local wildlife.

Join a dragonfly expert aboard our open-topped, electric-powered boat for a unique opportunity to discover some of the Fen’s most captivating wildlife. Unlike our usual boat trips, this special experience will take a slower route along the Wicken Lode, pausing at secluded spots where you can stop and look for dragonflies and damselflies.

Your expert guide will help you discover the differences between dragonflies and damselflies, share tips on how to identify them in the wild and tell you more about the species that call Wicken Fen home. There will also be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and share your own sightings as you explore this special wetland landscape.

Please note that, as with all wildlife experiences, sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Boat trip times:

11am & 12.30pm

Booking:

Spaces are very limited. Book by calling the Visitor Centre on 01353 720274 or by speaking to the team at the Visitor Centre.

Prices:

Adult £7.75

National Trust admission charges apply for non-members.

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Frequently asked questions

Dragonfly Spotting Boat Trip takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 12:00.

Dragonfly Spotting Boat Trip is held at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve in Cambridge (Lode Lane, Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire).

Tickets for Dragonfly Spotting Boat Trip can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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