Guidebook for Ely
Arts & Culture
Perhaps the best bookshop in the UK. Also Jo works there!
8 moradores locais recomendam
Topping & Company Booksellers of Ely
9 High StPerhaps the best bookshop in the UK. Also Jo works there!
Sightseeing
Catedral de Ely
Too large to leave out
For bird watchers. Magnificent to watch the swans flying in at dusk
14 moradores locais recomendam
WWT Welney
For bird watchers. Magnificent to watch the swans flying in at dusk
An ancient fenland landscape which is maintained by the National Trust. There are boat trips, guided walks, nature talks about the wildlife - mainly birds and insect life.
35 moradores locais recomendam
Reserva Natural Nacional de Wicken Fen
34 Lode LnAn ancient fenland landscape which is maintained by the National Trust. There are boat trips, guided walks, nature talks about the wildlife - mainly birds and insect life.
Food Scene
Our freinds George and Rachael. Winners of the best tearoom in the UK.
28 moradores locais recomendam
Peacocks Tearoom
65 WatersideOur freinds George and Rachael. Winners of the best tearoom in the UK.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Prince Albert
62 Silver StCharming pub with very good food
The Fountain
1 Silver StIt's where the farmers go for a pint
Royal Standard
24 Fore HillVery good food
Cheerful homely pub, extremely well run for most of the last centurary by a welcoming couple
18 moradores locais recomendam
Hare Arms Stow Bardolph
Lynn RoadCheerful homely pub, extremely well run for most of the last centurary by a welcoming couple
Everything Else
If your children can provide the excuse to go, it's worth getting on a kart at the outdooor track
WildTracks Outdoor Activity Park
Chippenham RoadIf your children can provide the excuse to go, it's worth getting on a kart at the outdooor track
Parks & Nature
The Cathedral park is very tranquil and leads you down through Victoria park to the riverside. You can walk in either direction along the River Ouse. There are pubs and cafes in this area. The scenery is Constablesqe.
Riverside Close
Riverside CloseThe Cathedral park is very tranquil and leads you down through Victoria park to the riverside. You can walk in either direction along the River Ouse. There are pubs and cafes in this area. The scenery is Constablesqe.
Entertainment & Activities
The building was once the home to Oliver Cromwell's family so is very historic. You can take a tour of the house and encouter the ghost of Oliver Cromwell in the bedroom!
Ely Tourist Information Centre
29 Saint Mary's StreetThe building was once the home to Oliver Cromwell's family so is very historic. You can take a tour of the house and encouter the ghost of Oliver Cromwell in the bedroom!