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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

Cambridge Open Studios 2026
10:00
4 July 2026
26 July 2026
Summer Fun at Oliver Cromwell’s House
This summer, take a trip back in time with Oliver Cromwell’s House and discover what family life was like in the 17th century!
10 July 2026
13 September 2026
Ely's Autumn & Orchard Fayre 2026
Join us in the heart of the beautiful city of Ely for a wonderful weekend celebrating the flavours, traditions and colours of autumn!
10:00
10 October 2026
11 October 2026

Latest news

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Secures National Status to Grow Visitor Economy
Ely’s Armed Forces Day 2026 was a Huge Success
The Knife Angel Takes Flight
Poets House Announces the Launch of Poets@24 Apartments in the Heart of Ely
Visit Ely Reflects on 2025
The Stained Glass Museum Awarded Major Grant.

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