Ely is a compact and historic city in the heart of the fenland, dominated by the ancient Cathedral,
the 'Ship of the Fens'. The bustle of the shopping streets and market (on Thursday and Saturday)
contrasts with the peaceful parkland near the Cathedral and the riverside area around The Maltings.
Websites: www.ely.org.uk |
tourism.eastcambs.gov.uk
Tourist Information: Oliver Cromwell's House, 29 St Mary's Street. Tel. 01353 662062.
Ely Cathedral
The Cathedral was built by William the Conqueror as a prominent outpost after the lengthy rebellion
by Hereward the Wake. It was completed in 1189 and now stands as a remarkable example of Romanesque architecture.
Refectory and Restaurant. Tel. 01353 667735.
Open*: Daily 0730-1700 (1900 in summer).
Website: www.elycathedral.co.uk
Stained Glass Museum - South Triforium, Ely Cathedral
The story of stained glass, an art-form that has been practised in Britain for at least 1300 years.
Tel. 01353 660347.
Open*: M-S 1030-1700, Sun 1200-1630.
Website: www.stainedglassmuseum.com
Oliver Cromwell's House - 29 St Mary's Street
Oliver Cromwell and his family lived here from 1636 for about ten years and the house has been
restored to this period. Kitchen, Portrait Room, Bedroom, Cromwell's Study and Office.
Civil War Exhibition. Tel. 01353 662062.
Open*: Apr-Oct, Daily 1000-1730. Nov-Mar, Daily 1100-1600.
Website: tourism.eastcambs.gov.uk
Ely Museum - Market Street
A local history museum located in the Bishop's Gaol. Displays cover the history of the Isle of Ely and
the Fens from prehistory to the 20th century. Tel. 01353 666655.
Open*: Apr-Sep, M-S 1030-1700, Sun 1300-1700. Oct-Mar, TWThFS 1020-1600, Sun 1300-1600.
Website: www.elymuseum.org.uk
Denny Abbey (EH) and Farmland Museum - by bus
The Abbey was founded in 1159 by Benedictine monks. After the Dissolution it survived as a farmhouse
and it still features Norman interiors.
The Museum displays cover farming through the ages and the rural history of Cambridgeshire.
17th century stone barn, traditional cottage and fenman's hut. Workshops include a basket-maker and blacksmith.
Tearooms/restaurant (SSu only).
Tel. 01223 860489 (Abbey), 01553 612908 (Museum).
Open*: Apr-Oct, Daily 1200-1700.
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk |
www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk
Bus: X9 from Tesco (near station) or 9/X9 from Market Street (stop A) to entrance
shortly after Chittering, about 20 minutes journey, M-S 9 and X9 both hourly, Sun X9 every 2-3 hours.
Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.