3,500 year-old archaeological site with Bronze age causeway remains and reconstructed round houses.
Relaxing place to stroll around at your own pace. It was also nice to see so many sheep roaming around freely. There is an abundance of activities for the kids to participate in, all aimed at building historical knowledge. Admission prices were reasonable too, as was the cafe. The star attraction is the wooden causeway constructed in the Bronze Age. At a leisurely pace you'd comfortably get around everything in a couple of hours, quicker if you didn't wish to read the information boards. If you are local to the area this is definitely worth a visit, do check the opening times though as outside of school holidays it is not open all week.
Fantastic place to visit. For the entry price a bargain. Kids will love it especially the themed play areas and also the rubbings area. Found out a lot about the area. Very interesting and educational. Well laid out. All flat paths so easy to access if in wheelchair,using mobility scooter or with pushchair. Toilets half way round too including disabled toilet. Dug out boats exhibit disappointing as all submerged. Would not go if raining as no protection from elements as majority is outside. Gift shop has no Flag Fen fridge magnets/Flag Fen badges or other items that a gift shop has that helps to publicise the attraction and a souvenir. Was nowhere to leave that comment so hopefully they read this review.
We visited with Granddaughters, Daughter, had a great day here, plenty to do, spent a good 4/5 hours. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, you can make wicker butterflies, go pond dipping, dig for fossils and other things. A fantastic family day out.
This site is wonderful for people who are interested in history, especially Bronze Age. Flag Fen wonderfully showcase how humans first settled and lived. Many Buildings, in the style of ones these settlers would have lived in, have been recreated. Information plaques explain about all the building and why they have been styled in this way. Some of these buildings can be entered so you can feel like a proper Bronze Age Man (see below). A few artefacts can be found in a small museum building, the most famous of which being some original, preserved Bronze Age wooden boats dug up not too far from the site. There's a gift shop and play area too. Some sheep also, sometimes, come to say hello. Now and again they have events on, so check the dates you're wishing to go. Though I wouldn't expect these events to be too busy, I would always recommend buying tickets prior to arrival if you wish to attend. Warning! It's very common for the Fens to flood, I would always check in advance to make sure it's open/not too wet or else you could get a real soaking! A nice little half day out for all the family. I'm going to rate it a 5.
Really great afternoon out. Small enough for elderly parents to have a good walk about without getting exhausted. Parking is close to the building which has lots of seating and food options. Staff are super nice and can tell they are passionate about the site and its history. I highly recommend it when the weather is nice and want a nice walk and learn a bit of local history
What a great Viking day out we all had at Flag Fen. The venue is a Bronze Age Archaeological site with replica huts and dwellings. It is easy to navigate your way around the site as it is flat with wide pathways. The Viking reenactment day is a great day out for people of all ages. The participants are all friendly and more than happy to explain their characters and the role they would have had in Viking society. It gives you a glimpse into the past as you wander around the encampment, seeing the variety of everyday Viking skills, making nets from home spun hemp rope, spinning and weaving, pottery, and blacksmithing. Then there are the battles, 50 a side, with swords, spears, and axes smashing into shields, gives you a taste of the peril of a hand to hand encounter.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Good for kids
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Relaxing place to stroll around at your own pace. It was also nice to see so many sheep roaming around freely. There is an abundance of activities for the kids to participate in, all aimed at building historical knowledge. Admission prices were reasonable too, as was the cafe. The star attraction is the wooden causeway constructed in the Bronze Age. At a leisurely pace you'd comfortably get around everything in a couple of hours, quicker if you didn't wish to read the information boards. If you are local to the area this is definitely worth a visit, do check the opening times though as outside of school holidays it is not open all week.
Fantastic place to visit. For the entry price a bargain. Kids will love it especially the themed play areas and also the rubbings area. Found out a lot about the area. Very interesting and educational. Well laid out. All flat paths so easy to access if in wheelchair,using mobility scooter or with pushchair. Toilets half way round too including disabled toilet. Dug out boats exhibit disappointing as all submerged. Would not go if raining as no protection from elements as majority is outside. Gift shop has no Flag Fen fridge magnets/Flag Fen badges or other items that a gift shop has that helps to publicise the attraction and a souvenir. Was nowhere to leave that comment so hopefully they read this review.
We visited with Granddaughters, Daughter, had a great day here, plenty to do, spent a good 4/5 hours. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, you can make wicker butterflies, go pond dipping, dig for fossils and other things. A fantastic family day out.
This site is wonderful for people who are interested in history, especially Bronze Age. Flag Fen wonderfully showcase how humans first settled and lived. Many Buildings, in the style of ones these settlers would have lived in, have been recreated. Information plaques explain about all the building and why they have been styled in this way. Some of these buildings can be entered so you can feel like a proper Bronze Age Man (see below). A few artefacts can be found in a small museum building, the most famous of which being some original, preserved Bronze Age wooden boats dug up not too far from the site. There's a gift shop and play area too. Some sheep also, sometimes, come to say hello. Now and again they have events on, so check the dates you're wishing to go. Though I wouldn't expect these events to be too busy, I would always recommend buying tickets prior to arrival if you wish to attend. Warning! It's very common for the Fens to flood, I would always check in advance to make sure it's open/not too wet or else you could get a real soaking! A nice little half day out for all the family. I'm going to rate it a 5.
Really great afternoon out. Small enough for elderly parents to have a good walk about without getting exhausted. Parking is close to the building which has lots of seating and food options. Staff are super nice and can tell they are passionate about the site and its history. I highly recommend it when the weather is nice and want a nice walk and learn a bit of local history
What a great Viking day out we all had at Flag Fen. The venue is a Bronze Age Archaeological site with replica huts and dwellings. It is easy to navigate your way around the site as it is flat with wide pathways. The Viking reenactment day is a great day out for people of all ages. The participants are all friendly and more than happy to explain their characters and the role they would have had in Viking society. It gives you a glimpse into the past as you wander around the encampment, seeing the variety of everyday Viking skills, making nets from home spun hemp rope, spinning and weaving, pottery, and blacksmithing. Then there are the battles, 50 a side, with swords, spears, and axes smashing into shields, gives you a taste of the peril of a hand to hand encounter.