Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve
The Reserve conserves 250 acres of rare Wetland Habitats and wildlife, benefitting local communities A few have needed some help.
Where tractors once cultivated the soil to grow potatoes and cereals there are now meadows with hundreds of wintering wildfowl, reedbeds with nesting Marsh harriers and limestone cliffs with breeding Sand martins and Kingfishers. The project, which was started by private initiative, has many special features. It benefits from various water sources including clear, clean water seeping from a limest
Fancy a bath? Our water buffaloes love a good soak to keep cool. The Konik ponies aren’t so bothered though!
Mud baths are just for our wildlife, sadly not for visitors, but we can offer lots of delicious refreshments at The Wren Cafe & Gift Shop this weekend.
Di come along and make most of the late summer sun!
Big thanks to Assistant Warden Katey for the 🎦
30/08/2024
21/08/2024
We vote for 🐃🐃🐃 in the ☀️!
😍 Assistant warden Katey spotted this gorgeous grass snake enjoying a swim on the Reserve yesterday 🐍
I’m stuck in a hot office today and very jealous of both of them!
09/08/2024
If you’re wondering where our water buffaloes are right now, then look no further!
In the late summer and autumn, their job is to eat up this year’s oldest of our five reed beds, to renew the root stock. They also make lots of lovely mud for our birds to nest in next spring, and for our rare fen flowers to thrive in.
You might be able to spot the herd from the top of the mound, but on especially hot days they like to lurk in the murk 👀
📷 Big thanks to volunteer Simon for this fab photo!
09/08/2024
How fabulous do we look!
Huge thanks to Veronica in the Fens New for posting such breathtaking shots
08/08/2024
If you loved the live music at last month’s Open Weekend as much as we did, then come back for more this summer!
Details & tickets below:
BBQ & Live Jazz at The Wren Cafe at The Wren Cafe Tickets are now available for BBQ & Live Jazz at The Wren Cafe at The Wren Cafe, Ely on Sat 24 Aug 2024 at 5:30PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!
27/07/2024
It’s perfect weather for a visit to the Reserve!
Relax by the river, wander through our wildflower meadow or enjoy the woodland shade.
Walk the dog, listen to the birds, wander through the butterflies and dragonflies, fill up at The Wren Cafe & Gift Shop (open 10-4:30) — what are you waiting for?
20/07/2024
It’s high summer on the Reserve now, and we’re starting to see berries and fruits among the flowers.
Keep your eyes peeled for the first rose hips, elderberries, sloes, rowan and damsons of the season, alongside all the blooms and blossom that our bees and butterflies love so much.
You may be able to spot our water buffalo keeping cool in the lake too!
The Wren Cafe & Gift Shop is open 10-4:30 this weekend too, for lunch and hot & cold treats.
See you soon, we hope!
It’s absolutely glorious out on the Reserve today! So we’re sharing the vibes if you’re stuck at home or in the office 😎
If blazing sunshine’s not your thing, our woodlands are cool and shady — and there are butterflies and dragonflies everywhere!
Cool off in The Wren Cafe & Gift Shop with ice cream — for dogs and humans! — or a long cold drink. Open Wed-Sun all through the summer holidays! 🍦
17/07/2024
Here are some more UK bumblebees you can spot in July 🐝
For most of these rare and less common species, queens and workers (females) will be joined by new males 👑💼🚹
What bumblebees have you spotted this summer? 👀
14/07/2024
We’re up and running for our second day of fun at Family Open Weekend!
Guided walks onto the Reserve, fab food and at The Wren Cafe & Gift Shop, burgers and cider fromSpinney Abbey, face painting, pond dipping, owl pellets, and much, much more!
All just for £4 per person, under 4s for free, all day until 4pm.
14/07/2024
More of this today! See you soon, we hope!
Open Weekend is now OPEN! With lots of activities for all the family, live music and delicious food and drink from The Wren Cafe & Gift Shop!
We’re open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday for just £4 a day, under 4s go free.
Pay and collect your wrist band at the Visitor Centre.
All takings go towards supporting our habitat creation and wildlife conservation schemes
See you soon!
13/07/2024
One of the highlights of our Family Open Weekend is Warden James’ guided walks through parts of the Reserve not normally open to the public.
Come along on Sunday, any time 10-4, to learn about our reed beds, wildflowers, water buffalo and Konik ponies!
And lots of other child-friendly activities and live music, all for just £4 per person, under 4s free!
Delicious food and drink from The Wren Cafe & Gift Shop available all day too!
We’re being treated to a live set by josh.robins.music this morning 11-1 and Sunday 11-1 for our Family Open Weekend.
Come and join us, just £4 per day per person , under 4s free!
13/07/2024
Open Weekend is now OPEN! With lots of activities for all the family, live music and delicious food and drink from The Wren Cafe & Gift Shop!
We’re open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday for just £4 a day, under 4s go free.
Pay and collect your wrist band at the Visitor Centre.
All takings go towards supporting our habitat creation and wildlife conservation schemes
See you soon!
11/07/2024
THIS WEEKEND! Family Open Weekend, 13th and 14th July, 2024
Once a year we open up the Reserve and give visitors a chance to see, close up, the work we do and visit parts of the Reserve not usually accessible to members of the public.
You will be able to meet our herds of Asian Water Buffalo and Konik Ponies, and learn about their important role in recreating lost Fenland habitat.
Throughout the day there will be fun activities for all ages including owl pellet dissection, pond dipping, face painting and much more.
Enjoy live sets from local folk musician Josh Robins each morning, 11–1, and mellow jazz in the afternoon, 2–4.
All activities are free after entry, with most under cover in case of rain. There will also be plenty of delicious food and drink for sale from our barbecue and The Wren Cafe.
Tickets are just £4 per day (10 am – 4 pm), children under 4 come free.
Come, see and support the important work we are doing for our wildlife and conservation!
Bookings open now at https://www.kingfishersbridge.org/store/p42/Open_Weekend.html
09/07/2024
Family Open Weekend, 13th and 14th July, 2024
Once a year we open up the Reserve and give visitors a chance to see, close up, the work we do and visit parts of the Reserve not usually accessible to members of the public.
You will be able to meet our herds of Asian Water Buffalo and Konik Ponies, and learn about their important role in recreating lost Fenland habitat.
Throughout the day there will be fun activities for all ages including owl pellet dissection, pond dipping, face painting and much more.
Enjoy live sets from local folk musician Josh Robins each morning, 11–1, and mellow jazz in the afternoon, 2–4.
All activities are free after entry, with most under cover in case of rain. There will also be plenty of delicious food and drink for sale from our barbecue and The Wren Cafe.
Tickets are just £4 per day (10 am – 4 pm), children under 4 come free.
Come, see and support the important work we are doing for our wildlife and conservation!
Bookings open now at https://www.kingfishersbridge.org/store/p42/Open_Weekend.html
06/07/2024
Wellies on! Brollies out! ☂️
There’s nothing like getting out and about on a grey day to lift the spirits — and where better than the Reserve, with our wonderful wildlife and delicious treats at The Wren Cafe & Gift Shop ☕️🥮
29/06/2024
It’s perfect weather for a walk on the Reserve! 😎
Wander through our newly opened Wildflower Meadow, enjoy the shade of our woodlands and riverbank, listen to the birds and spot the dragonflies and butterflies!
Then treat yourself at The Wren Cafe & Gift Shop, open 10-4:30 this weekend 🧁🫖
13/06/2024
Kingfishers Bridge Family Open Weekend, 13-14 July 2024
Our ever-popular showcase is back!
Come along to meet our herds of Asian Water Buffalo and Konik Ponies and see how they are being used to recreate lost fenland habitats. There will be Guided Tours and demonstrations of Moth Trapping, Fish Surveys and Bird Ringing throughout the day as well as fun activities for all ages including owl pellet dissection, pond dipping, bird box building and much more.
All activities are free after entry, with most under cover in case of rain. There will be a BBQ and refreshments available at the Wren Cafe. Come, see and support the important work we are doing for our Fenland wildlife.
Bookings now open, at just £6/day. Children under 3 are free: https://www.kingfishersbridge.org/store/p42/Open_Weekend.html
We are also looking for Volunteers for a number of different support roles at the Open Weekend! So if you would like to donate some of your time and join our wonderful team for a few hours (or more!) please get in touch at [email protected]
04/06/2024
Weather forecast currently looking good for our Live Jazz from Orchard Street Blues on Saturday 8th June! 🌞
Running from 5:30pm until 8:30pm, we will also have a BBQ running with local Spinney Abbey Meats along with our usual range of sweet and savoury food. .and don't forget our range of wines, lagers, local ciders and cocktails to set your evening off!
Book your tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-wren-cafe/t-dvodyoa
Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve is also running a Bat Walk from 9pm - 10:30pm where you can get a great insight with our main warden on what goes on after dusk 🦇
Book your tickets here: www.kingfishersbridge.org/store/p37/Evening_Bat_Walk.html
30/05/2024
BBQ & 'Orchard Street Blues' Live at The Wren Cafe at The Wren Cafe Tickets are now available for BBQ & 'Orchard Street Blues' Live at The Wren Cafe at The Wren Cafe, Ely on Sat 8 Jun 2024 at 5:30PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!
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36A Stretham Road, Wicken
Ely
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