Listen to the Voices of the Fen

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Listen to the Voices of the Fen invites us to actively listen to the voices of the many different species at Wicken Fen. Listen from a new perspective on a guided listening walk, or wander at your own pace to explore sound installations, all aimed at bringing more attention to the intriguing and captivating soundworlds of Wicken Fen.

Discover the hidden sounds we often don’t notice, from underwater, underground, inside trees and activated by the wind.

Listen to the Voices of the Fen is a project by artist Kathy Hinde in partnership with Wicken Fen, National Trust and Babylon Arts supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Installations

Listen to the Voices of the Fen culminates in a series of installations opening on 18 July 2025, for World Listening Day, continuing throughout the summer and launching with a live performance co-created over the year. Get involved by participating in workshops, listening walks and more...

Listen to a live stream from an underwater microphone submerged at Sedge Fen below.

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