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Discover the ghostly secrets of Oliver Cromwell's House!
There appear to be several ghosts who haunt Cromwell's House, one is said to be Oliver Cromwell himself. There have been many claims of doors slamming and voices being heard.
Come and listen to tales and stories in an atmospheric setting.Are you brave enough to visit the House?
Event suitable for children 8+ accompanied by a parent.
All places need to be pre booked, phone bookings and phone payments accepted.
£5.50.
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The Cromwell's Arms: was there any room at the Inn?
Cromwell liked Christmas: oh no he didn't? It was only a quiet affair in the Cromwell's household, no presents or Christmas trees even the animals in the stable had to be useful! Come and find out about the geese, sheep, the donkey and the horses in Cromwell's House. Talk to our wool spinsters and hear her spinning Christmas tales, have a go at medieval handwriting with your quill & feather and find out about Cromwell's stables in the cathedral.
Normal admission prices apply.
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37th Haddenham Steam Rally and 23rd Haddenham Heavy Horse Show
This year's special display will be a selection of engines owned by the late Tom Paisley and sold at his famous 1980 sale. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the sale of one of the largest private engine collections of its time. Tom was a regular exhibitor at the early Haddenham Rallies.
The rally will have its usual selection of steam engines, vintage tractors, stationary engines, vintage vehicles, heavy horse show (Sunday), craft tent, trade stands & old time fair.
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Oliver Cromwell House Family Activity
Battle of the Fens : Hereward, Cromwell and Word War II
Are you aware of any Super Heroes in Ely! Help us to construct the timeline of famous battles after meeting these local characters at Oliver Cromwell's House! Start in the Saxon Fen Reed beds, plan your Civil War Strategy based with pikes, muskets and canons and find out about Lancaster bombers and evacuees in Ely!
Normal admission prices apply.