The Fens is a rather historic and unique area of land. Around 200 years ago, vast areas were drained to make way for more farmland. But, there are some areas of wild fen that managed to survive, one of which is now a designated nature reserve.

Looked after by Natural England, Holme Fen Nature Reserve is a fascinating piece of Cambridgeshire countryside that managed to survive despite the draining of the Fens. The reserve has become something completely unique since it was almost destroyed 200 years ago.

At 657 acres, this wild fenland has a lot of different landscapes including woodland and wetland which attract a range of wildlife. Holme Fen is one of the few tiny areas of wild fen to still exist among hundreds of square miles of arable fields.