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Rothschild Bungalow

Woodwalton Fen NNR, Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2RS

  • 08 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Celebrate Woodwalton Fen NNR, birthplace of modern wildlife conservation. Step inside and look around the historic Rothschild Bungalow, and explore this beautiful reserve.

Come and explore Woodwalton Fen NNR and enjoy the opportunity to go inside the historic Rothschild Bungalow. Pick up a trail leaflet and get to know the heritage and wildlife of this incredible site. Built in 1911 as a base for research and summer retreats, this captivating building gives a glimpse into the past pursuits of the founder of the Wildlife Trusts and wildlife conservation as we know it. Join us for privileged access to a building not usually open to the public and discover how Charles Rothschild would have used it as a base for his field trips, studying moths and other insects. There will be staff and volunteers to talk to you about the history of the area and the plans for the future of the Great Fen.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:
1000-1600

Location & directions

Woodwalton Fen NNR, Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2RS

Directions:
Please park at the far end of Chapel Road on the bank of the Great Raveley Drain. The What3Words location for parking is https://what3words.com/represent.teaching.tradition. Alternatively, please park at the Ramsey Heights nature reserve, further up the road and walk to Woodwalton Fen. This is approximately half a mile and around a 12min walk. Walk over the entrance bridge and along the path ahead of you for approximately 1/4mile until you see the Bungalow on your right.
Contact on day:
Danielle Page
Telephone number:
+447562903044

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

No wheelchair access to the bungalow. Ground is soft peat and may not be suitable for wheelchairs after rain. Nearest toilets located half a mile away at the Countryside Centre. No dogs, thank you.

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