The Docky Hut - East Cambridgeshire

Stopped here for a quick lunch on the way to the Norfolk Broads. Simple but tasty food choices and friendly staff providing a good service. Free parking for NT members and nice visitors centre next door.

Plenty of choice and the food was nice. Fine for vegetarians. I think there was some vegan. Lovely places to sit outside with umbrellas. Also, pleasant inside. Good loos!

The Docky Hut cafe is pleasant and serves nice snack food and drinks. Nothing outstanding but pleasant enough. Its main advantage is its setting, at the entrance to the wonderful Wicken Fen reserve.

We called in here after strolling around the boardwalk on Sedge Fen (see separate review). We learned what sedge IS and why it was important to rural fen life. We had a lovely cream tea with a speciality tea and a 'proper ' coffee. The toilets were spotless. All profits go to the National Trust (as do profits from the well stocked gift shop also on site) and we were delighted with our purchase. The staff were pleasant and attentive to our needs. We chose to sit outside since it was a sunny day. There are seats inside too. We were not rushed and the whole afternoon was a delightful, relaxed experience. Recommended

Cakes weren't great but did the trick after a long walk on the fen. They were happy for us to top up on much-needed water.