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Come to Oliver Cromwell’s House to meet the Cromwells! Discover unusual object such as hives, urns, couvre feu, leather jugs, forage caps and bumrolls!
Have a guess at their purposes and listen to tales of rations & portions ! Are you brave enough to taste some of the unusual flavours that the kitchen maid will present to you?
Our historic character in the Civil War room will tell you about events on the battlefields and the shortage of food. Take your own ration book home and compare it with your cupboards!
Normal admission prices apply, free event for resident pass holders.
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Talk by Allison Conder on behalf of the Ely Society.
£2.50 for visitors, members free.
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Visit this delightful travelling exhibition which will bring back memories from your childhood.Also see toys from the museums own collection.
Opening times:
Monday — Saturday*
10.30am — 4.00pm
Sunday 1.00pm — 4.00pm
*closed on Tuesdays except for school and group bookings
Normal admission charges:
Adults £3.50
Children £1 (under 5s free)
Concessions £2.50
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Rural Crafts, Locally produced food, displays such as terrier racing, shepherding, dog agility, falconry, wood carving, glass blowing will all be on display.
Competitions of floral, art, horticulture for children and adults.
Rare Breeds, tractors and machinery
Ticket Price: £5 per adult, Children under 16 free of charge. Advance tickets sales from Burrows Book Shop, Ely or email Vickie Rudkin
Cruise the river Great Ouse. 30 minutes cruises depart regularly from Ship Lane (front of The Maltings) starting from 11am at weekends daily at holiday times.
Cruise and Dine Service: Dine in style at at the Lazy Otter restaurant and bar. Departs Friday and Saturday evenings at 6.20pm from Ship Lane (Ely) returning at 11.00pm (journey time 80 minutes each way)
Daily departures during peak holiday times from 12noon during weekdays and 11am during weekends. Outside holiday season: cruises available on Friday / Saturday and Sunday.
Fares: £5 adults and £3.50 children (under 16)
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