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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve
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​Since 1995 Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve has transformed 250 acres of farmland into a variety of wetland habitats. It is now a vital sanctuary for numerous endangered species of the Cambridgeshire Fens.
Open 365 days a year, dawn-dusk, at CB7 5XL
🏞️ Get the kids outdoors and into nature on the Reserve this Half Term!

☔ Wellies and waterproofs on for child-friendly walks and adventures, then relax in @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social for a light lunch, hot drinks, and scrumptious home-made bakes and cakes ☕

👩‍👧‍👦🐾 What will you get up to together?
February 13, 2026 at 4:21 PM
🌅 Availability for our Dawn Chorus Walks is currently:
• Saturday 7 March, 6am — 4️⃣ places
• Saturday 28 March, 5:30am — 6️⃣
• Saturday 4 April, 6:15am — 8️⃣

🏞️ Book now for an unforgettable morning with us, immersed in nature 🎶

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February 11, 2026 at 7:34 PM
We're very sorry that @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social and Visitor Centre are closed this weekend (7-8 February) due to staff shortages.

The Reserve itself is open as usual, so do come for a walk, but bear in mind there will be no access to the facilities in the Visitor Centre.
February 6, 2026 at 10:19 AM
🤔 Are you an experienced catering or hospitality manager looking for a new challenge?

👨🏾‍🍳 We're seeking a full-time manager to run @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social here at the Reserve. The role includes development, strategy and budgeting plus hands-on team leadership, cooking, and front-of house.
February 5, 2026 at 5:24 PM
🌱 Look forward to spring by booking one of our gorgeous Dawn Chorus Walks:

• Saturday 7 March, 6am — just 5️⃣ places left!
• Saturday 28 March, 5:30am
• Saturday 4 April, 6:15am

🦉 We'll go deep into the Reserve to hear Warblers and Lapwing, Barn Owls and Bitterns at the most magical time of the day.
February 1, 2026 at 2:12 PM
🍂🪚🔥 Yesterday we welcomed onto the Reserve a brilliant volunteer work party of Environment Agency hydrologists, who helped clear and burn pollarded willow branches from the bottom of the Mound 👍💪

🙋👷‍♀️☕ Do you lead a team who'd like a volunteer day with us, in exchange for coffee & cake? Get in touch!
January 30, 2026 at 3:48 PM
🌱 Look forward to spring by booking one of our gorgeous Dawn Chorus Walks:
• Sat 7 March, 6am
• Sat 28 March, 5:30am
• Sat 4 April, 6:15am
🦉 We'll go deep into the Reserve to hear warblers and lapwing, barn owls and bitterns.
🎟️ Book at kingfishers-bridge-nature-reserve.sumupstore.com/product/dawn...
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
🌞🥾🐾🌦️ Make the most of this sunny Saturday, or shake off the showers on Sunday!

🏞️🦢🐴🐃🧑‍🍳 We bring you bird-filled blue skies and wetlands, wild ponies and water buffalo, tiffin and triple-choc muffins fresh from the oven @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social.

What are you waiting for? Come on over!
January 23, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Need a moment of calm? Immerse yourself in nature at the Reserve this weekend #buffalove
January 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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🧑‍🍳We’ve been rigorously taste-testing our new banana and chocolate muffins today. Can confirm they are DELICIOUS 😋

✨And miraculously, there are still plenty left for you! 🫵

🕙🕟 We’re open 10-4:30 Sat-Sun this winter. See you soon! 🔜
January 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
We're still basking in the afterglow of last Sunday's Resolution 5km Mud Run! Here are a few of the wonderful photos taken by participants and volunteer marshals:

1. Keeping warm before the start
2-3. The spectacular start in Home Wood
4. Looking for Water Buffaloes

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January 14, 2026 at 6:22 PM
🙋🙋‍♀️ Hands up if you had as much fun as we did today, on our first-ever Resolution 5km Mud Run! 👟🐃🌳

🦸‍♀️🌟🦸‍♂️ HUGE thanks to all our super-hero event volunteers, @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social and Reserve staff, and to all our energetic participants.

Let's do it again some time! #resolution5k
January 11, 2026 at 7:07 PM
🏅➡️ 🎪🚾 👟 We're ready for our first-ever Resolution 5km Mud Run on Sunday! Are you?

🌬️Storm Goretti will have been and gone, and @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social will keep us warm with hot drinks, soups, paninis and cake ☕🍲🍰

🎟️ Still a few places left: www.kingfishersbridge.org/resolution-m...
Join us!
January 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Tuesday update: 1️⃣2️⃣ places left, grab yours while you can 🏃🏻‍♀️🔜
⚠️ Just ONE WEEK before our first-ever Resolution 5km Mud Run — and only 25 places left!

👟 So if you want motivation to keep walking, jogging, or running in nature this January, grab a ticket at www.kingfishersbridge.org/resolution-m... and we'll see you on Sunday!

☕ The Café will be open too 👍
January 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
⚠️ Just ONE WEEK before our first-ever Resolution 5km Mud Run — and only 25 places left!

👟 So if you want motivation to keep walking, jogging, or running in nature this January, grab a ticket at www.kingfishersbridge.org/resolution-m... and we'll see you on Sunday!

☕ The Café will be open too 👍
January 4, 2026 at 11:10 AM
🎵 Cream coloured ponies in watery meadows,
Blue skies and bare trees and long winter shadows,
Geese on the lake and swans on the wing:
These are a few of our favourite things 🎵

If they're yours as well, pop over this weekend! 🥾🐾😎

The @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social's open Sat-Sun 10–4:30 too ☕🍰🌮
January 2, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Resolved to spend more time in nature in 2026? Take 3 steps with us:

1️⃣ Start easy with a New Year's Day walk and @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social cafe stop 🥾🐾☕

2️⃣ Take a brisk walk, jog or run round our motivational Resolution 5km Mud Run on 11 January 👟🚶🏃‍♀️
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December 31, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🥇Our first-ever Resolution 5km Mud Run is filling up fast and is likely to sell out!

🙋If you'd like to help out on 11 January please DM us or email hospitality@kingfishersbridge.org before 2 January if possible.

👟Or grab a place to take part for just £15: www.kingfishersbridge.org/resolution-m...
December 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
👟 Still looking for the perfect gift for an outdoorsy loved one? Or want to treat yourself to a New Year boost?

Grab a ticket to the Resolution 5km Mud Run on 11 Jan for just £12 at www.kingfishersbridge.org/resolution-m...

Full price from Boxing Day £15

Walk, jog, run - the choice is yours 😎🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏞️
December 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
🎁What would YOU like for Christmas?

🏞️ Fresh air and big skies
🥾 Time to lose yourself in nature, alone or with loved ones
🧑‍🍳 Delicious home-cooked food and no washing-up

✅ We've got you covered!

The Reserve's open every day, @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social 10-4:30 this weekend and the dates below
December 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🔔 Just over a week left to get your Early Bird discount — prices go up on 26 December and tickets are selling fast!

🚶🐴🐃 🏃‍♂️So walk, trot, canter or gallop to www.kingfishersbridge.org/resolution-m... now and book your place on our inaugural Resolution 5km Mud Run on 11 January 👟
December 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
It's beginning to look a lot like Wetlands 💦

😎 The past few rainy weeks have helped to fill our water meadows – but it's set to be SUNNY this weekend!

🥾 So take a break from the pre-Christmas hullabaloo and unwind here with a walk, a cuppa & a mince pice from @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🏃The Resolution Mud Run will be the very first running event held on our Reserve—so come and help us make history! It's the perfect way to welcome the New Year and keep your health and wellbeing resolutions going, whatever the weather.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Although our cafe’s only open at weekends — and Boxing Day and New Year’s Day — at the moment, the Reserve itself is still open 7 days a week, dawn to dusk. You are always very welcome!
🎄We're entering the Christmas zone!

🥧 Home-made mince pies for sale from tomorrow, 6 December, plus all your usual favourites

🗓️ Weekend opening through December

🎁 Open Boxing Day and New Year's Day

👀 And watch this space for details of our New Year woodland quiz trail — fun prizes to be won!
December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM