Welcome to Ely and beyond...

Rising above the Cambridgeshire Fens, Ely is the destination City with something for everyone.

From the monastic buildings of the city past, the vibrant food scene and the scenic majesty of the Riverside, Ely packs a great deal into a pocket city. With Ely Cathedral, independent shops around the city centre, places to relax and replenish both body and mind, there has never been a better time to enjoy this quintessentially English jewel in the heart of East Cambridgeshire.

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What's On

Visit Ely Guided Walks Programme

Visit Ely has always been incredibly proud of the city that we serve. From the majestic Cathedral to the riverside, there are fascinating facts and spellbinding sights wherever you look. It might well seem like there is simply to much to see and discover, and that is where our expert guides co...

27 January 2024

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30 September 2025

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

19 November 2024

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5 January 2025

KD Theatre presents: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Roll up! Roll up! Join us for ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ as KD Theatre Productions presents their production of ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’.

10 December 2024

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5 January 2025

Latest news

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The City of Ely Council Appoints New Town Crier

Discover Ely's Riverside!

Apple and Harvest Fayre 2024

TikTok Highlights Ely's Offering

Ely Folk Festival 2024 hailed as huge success!

Ely Celebrates Armed Forces Day 2024

This year, Visit Ely and the Ely branch of the Royal British Legion came together to provide the community with a ‘bigger and better’ National Day of Celebration.