Upcoming events in Ely :Saturday 2nd June 2012 : The Ely Diamond Jubilee Country Show Rural Crafts, Locally produced food, displays such as terrier racing, shepherding, dog agility, falconry, wood carving, glass blowing will all be on display. Saturday 2nd June 2012 : Diamond Jubilee Concert Ely Cathedral presents a special celebration concert. The programme will consist of well known choral works as well as popular patriotic music to include favourites such as 'Rule Britannia', 'Land of Hope and Glory' and 'Jerusalem'. The concert will be sung by massed choirs and accompanied by The East Anglian Chamber Orchestra. Tuesday 5th June 2012 : Guided Tour Cromwell, King in all but Name. A new guided tour of Oliver Cromwell's House in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee. Join this new tour to find out why Oliver Cromwell would not take the title of King and what happened to the Crown Jewels. Learn about Oliver Cromwell's principles, how he governed the country and how King Charles II punished him! |
Ely's Tourist Information
Winners of Regional Tourist Information Service of the Year 2009 & 2010 Awards
To help plan your visit and make the most of your time in the area call into Ely's Tourist Information Centre which is housed within the Visitor Attraction of Oliver Cromwell's House, former home to the Lord Protector.
We offer a wide range of services to touring visitors and local residents as well as schools, groups and families. We invite you to visit us and browse amongst our brochures, leaflets and information files where you can find national and local information on places to visit, and places to stay. We also stock a wide range of walking and cycling literature. Our shop stocks a large range of unusual and interesting books, cards, postcards and gifts
East Cambridgeshire’s "Summer of Celebration 2012".
With the Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games almost upon us, there is plenty to celebrate in 2012.
Why not join us during this Summer and enjoy our fabulous 75 minutes direct rail link between London and Ely and leave the ‘hordes’ behind! Cambridgeshire has a great reputation for its hospitality and for welcoming visitors from far and wide, with an abundance of accommodation to suit everyone’s needs and budgets.
Come and explore the wealth of history, large variety of attractions, unique landscapes and shopping opportunities on offer. The area has something to offer for everyone! You can follow in the footsteps of Oliver Cromwell, explore Ely Cathedral ‘Ship of the Fens’ as portrayed in Hollywood blockbusters such as Elizabeth ‘The Golden Age’, ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ and ‘The King’s Speech’, discover our Eel heritage or simply enjoy the many walks, cycle rides and waterways along our green spaces! We thoroughly recommend the local gastronomy or browsing the unique, independent shops for those who like to enjoy the better things in life.
In case you decide to ‘linger a little longer’ during the Games, there is so much more to see in the local area with our historic cities of Cambridge and Peterborough, all renowned for their world famous buildings and architecture. Britain’s only American Military Cemetery is located within fifteen miles outside of Ely. So much to see and do to make a truly memorable trip.
The Diamond Jubilee celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in 2012 on 2, 3, 4 and 5 June. Find out what is being planned to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and how you can take part.
The Olympic and Paralympic events will be held during July and August with one of the highlights being the arrival of the Paralympic flame in Ely over the August Bank Holiday weekend! The Flame will be received on the exquisite riverside before resting in Ely Museum for all to view! Ely is one of just six venues chosen for the flame to visit within Cambridgeshire!
Tourist Tracks
Looking for a guided walking tour of Ely and the cathedral? Don't want to join a group or wrestle with a guide book? Then download an official MP3 walking tour from Tourist Tracks, and let your iPod or MP3 player be your guide. Two tours cost just £5.00.
New Visit Ely Guide Now Available
If you are planning a visit to Ely, then why not take a look at the new Visit Ely Guide, Ely Mini Guide or the Accommodation Guide.
They are packed with useful information about Ely and the District, which will help you make the most of your visit. Find out about attractions in the area, where to stay, events happening through the year, where to eat, plus much more.
Download a copy of the visitor guide, the mini guide or the accommodation guide below.
