Welcome to Ely and East Cambridgeshire's Official Tourism and Leisure Website

Welcome to the historic city of Ely, full of charm and beauty and home to one of the most magnificent cathedrals in England.

Nestled in the Fen countryside, this small city in East Cambridgeshire is your ideal day visit or short break location. Whether it is a tranquil, peaceful retreat you are looking for or an inspiring, invigorating visit then the bustling city of Ely surrounded by dramatic countryside has it all.

Ely has the major tourist locations of Cambridge and Newmarket on its doorstep at the same time as being only an hour away from London by rail and only two hours away from the Norfolk Coast by car. Not forgetting of course the numerous small villages and towns in between that each have their own individual characteristics to offer. Therefore, Ely makes for an ideal base for exploring the area.

Ely's Tourist Information Centre (Housed in Oliver Cromwell's House)

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