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| From discovering the fascinating history of The Fens to exploring one of the unique Fenland towns, there is plenty for everyone to enjoy. Plus there are many events taking places throughout the seasons so all the more reason to visit The Fens! |
 From hunting out a bargain to buying delicious local produce, shopping in The Fens is a delight. Each Fenland town is completely unique and all offer a very different shopping experience. The larger towns, such as Boston and Ely, mix high-street favourites with independent shops and boutiques, while Spalding town centre is a luxurious traffic-free zone allowing shoppers to wander round easily. Within The Fens there is an outlet shopping centre, where you can pick up designer clothes for incredible prices plus there are plenty of places to browse gorgeous Fenland arts and crafts. |
| Visit a Market in The Fens |
| The towns are famous for their weekly and farmers markets, held on different days throughout the region, so be sure to experience the buzz during your visit to The Fens. Pick up all sorts of bargains along with tasty local produce including home-grown flowers, freshly picked fruit and vegetables along with specialist sausages and even ostrich steaks! |
| History in The Fens |
 The Fens have a fascinating history, from their beginnings in the Ice Age through mans tumultuous relationship with them. Fenscape, an interactive, hands-on exhibition, allows visitors to discover more about The Fens in a fun way, and will be loved by adults and children. Continue on your historic journey visiting one of the incredible windmills, such Denver Windmill or Maud Foster Mill, and then see how the privileged lived at one of the stately homes including the National Trust property, Peckover House. There are also a number of museums displaying farming artefacts of years gone by and galleries with inspiration works of art. |
| Family Days Out in The Fens |
| There are some lovely attractions for all ages. Discover the natural world at the Butterfly and Wildlife Park where there are not only many beautiful butterflies to see but also birds of prey plus reptiles and amphibians of all colours, shapes and sizes. To really wear the kids out, there is an exciting adventure playground! Another wonderful place to visit is the Baytree Owl Centre with many breed of owl to see and learn about. |
| Events in The Fens |
| Throughout the year, many different events take place in The Fens. These include continental food markets in the towns, steam fairs, Fenland exhibitions, arts and crafts fairs and also various seasonal events around Easter and Christmas. For 2008, Spalding will host The World Tulip Summit and Tulip Mania through April and May. Things to see will include a Tulip Parade through the town, music and sports events and a spectacular fireworks finale at the Springfield Festival Gardens. |
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| This is just a brief introduction to The Brecks. For more details on The Brecks, The Fens and Thetford please follow the links below. Get Active in The Brecks Places to visit in The Brecks Brecks Wildlife Out and about in The Fens Places to Visit and Events in The Fens Thetford Forest activities Thetford Forest Nature Thetford Forest Events |
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