
How did it start?
The idea for Celebrate the Fens day started in 2019 when Fascinating Fens asked it’s followers on socia media whether a Celebrate the Fens day would be welcomed. We were overwhelmed by the positive responses and suggestions. We then asked for ideas about what day it could be held, possible ideas included: harvest time due to farming in the fens, Plough Monday due to farming and Molly dancing traditions, the anniversary of drainage of the fens, winter time due to swans feeds at Welney and Spring times due to returning wildlife. After considering all of the ideas, it was decided to hold it on the longest day, to give as much time as possible during the day to explore the fens and hopefully more time to witness it’s beautiful landscapes and sunsets.
The first Celebrate the fens day 20th June 2020

The Fens Biosphere are asking you what the fens means to you? Join in by writing on their sheet and take a photo holding it…

…or colour in picture of the fens….
Blogs for Celebrate the Fens day…
Virtual tours and actual walks…
Music and Songs for Celebrate the Fens..

Videos and Podcasts for Celebrate the Fens day…
We would like to thank the following organisations who were originally holding events, which were cancelled due to covid 19: Babylon Gallery Ely (photograph exhibition capturing the fens), Crowland Abbey open day, Stretham Old engine open day, Elgoods Brewery open day tours and Cambridge open studio pop up gallery at Wicken fen.