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Welcome to Ely
Visit Ely
Riverside and Leisure activities
A day in Ely
Out and About
Beyond Ely
Shops and Markets
Food and Drink
Events in and around Ely
Guided Tours of Ely
Ely Tourist Information
Accommodation
Finding Ely
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Visible for miles
around, Ely
Cathedral looms
proudly over this
city, which
remains loyal to
its medieval roots
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History is all around you as you
journey through Ely’s narrow streets
flanked by classic architecture: enjoy
the Cathedral and the delightful
waterfront. Ely is also home to many
restaurants, cafés and antique shops,
so there’s something for all tastes.
Take in the relaxing views across the
An intriguing mixture of old and new, Ely is a place to visit
time and time again.
River Ouse as a variety of boats
gently cruise past or delight in the
busy Market Place, where a range
of boutique and gift shops charm
visitors from around the world.
With tranquility, elegance and
history combining together, Ely
and the surrounding area is truly
an exceptional place to visit.
Close to Cambridge and within
easy reach of the Norfolk and
Suffolk coastline counties, Ely is
the ideal base from which to
explore. With London just an hour
away by train, there really is
something to appeal to everyone.
You will find more Information at www.visitely.org.uk or call the Ely Tourist Information Centre on 01353 662062
Ely Guide 2015. Produced by East Cambridgeshire District Council. We have tried to make this guide as accurate and user-friendly as possible.
The District Council does not accept responsibility for errors and omissions, nor does inclusion in the guide imply recommendation.
Front cover art by Sonia Villiers www.soniavilliers.net Design: www.cambridgemarketing.co.uk
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This bustling and compact city centre is packed with things to see
and do and a single day is not enough to take everything in.
Renowned for its
Cathedral,
with its unique Octagon
Tower, the City has developed around this magnificent
structure. The Cathedral you can see today originates
from the 11th Century and is a place to enjoy at your
own pace or with the benefit of an informative guide.
If you have the stamina, you can make the worthwhile
climb to take in the spectacular views from the Octagon
and West Towers. As a thriving cultural centre, the
Cathedral also hosts a number of concerts and events
throughout the year and has been used as a film set on
many occasions.
Just two minutes away from the Cathedral is another of
Ely’s main attractions:
Ely Museum.
Set in the City’s
former Gaol, the friendly museum takes you on a
journey from prehistoric times to the twentieth century.
The museum boasts a fascinating collection of
memorabilia relating to the Isle of Ely and the
surrounding Fenland. You can visit the original prison
cells, handle the fossils and study the Roman remains before
enjoying an archive film of the Fens. This coupled
with an exciting programme of special events and temporary
exhibitions makes the museum appealing to all age groups.
There’s
free parking
in the towns and villages giving you one more reason to visit.
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Did you know?
The
Stained Glass Museum,
situated
in the South Triforium of the Cathedral,
houses a wonderful collection and is
the only one of its kind in the country.
The experience is enhanced by a
highly acclaimed audio-guided tour
which tells the history of stained glass
through the ages.
one of
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a kind!
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Ely’s name is derived from the time when the
City was surrounded by marsh and its main
trade was in eels, providing the inspiration for
The Eel Trail.
This heritage public art trail takes you on a delightful circular
walk, through the oldest parts of the city and down to the
riverside. Just follow the brass way markers on this
self-guided tour and along the way you can enjoy five pieces
of stunning art which portray the life cycle of an eel.
The self-guided
Ely Tales
is no less enchanting, providing an
enjoyable way to explore the City’s historic past. This tour
follows the same route as the Eel Trail but tells the story of
Ely through the eyes of the people who would have lived and
worked in the City. Learn about characters from the past,
vividly described at each of the twelve stops.
For a more personal tour, you may prefer to book a place on one
of the many fascinating guided walks organised by the Tourist
Information Centre (see page 24).
There is so much to see as you walk through the City taking in the attractive
blend of modern and medieval architecture. One example of an impressive
17th Century building is
Oliver Cromwell’s House.
This former home of the
Lord Protector of England is his only surviving residence other than Hampton
Court. The House, which also serves as the City’s
Tourist Information Centre,
provides a clear picture of how Cromwell and his family would have
lived during their ten years in Ely in the mid 17th Century. Audio
tours bring this impressive building and its history back to life. An
important figure in British history and often branded a villain,
Oliver Cromwell’s former home is well worth a visit – come and
see for yourself whether he really was a hero or a villain.
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