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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
30 September 2025
The World Turned Upside Down: the Experience of the British Civil Wars, a talk by Stuart Orme
19:00
8 April 2025
Ely's Eel Festival Weekend 2025
Visit Ely is thrilled to announce Ely's Eel Festival Weekend 2025-  taking place across the 3rd, 4th and 5th May 2025.
3 May 2025
5 May 2025

Latest news

Ely Celebrates our Armed Forces with a Series of Events
Looking forward to 2025
2024 - What a Year!
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The City of Ely Council Appoints New Town Crier
Discover Ely's Riverside!
Apple and Harvest Fayre 2024

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