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On 12 August 2026, representatives from organisations across Ely and the surrounding area gathered beneath the impressive canopy of the Sessions House for the unveiling of a permanent plaque commemorating the visit of the Knife Angel to the city. The plaque marks not only the Knife Angel’s time in Ely, but also the city’s continuing […]

Visit Ely is delighted to announce the re-launch of the Ely Passport, offering visitors a fantastic-value way to discover some of the city’s leading attractions while enjoying exclusive offers from a host of wonderful independent businesses. Priced at just £29.50, the Ely Passport gives you admission to four of Ely’s major visitor attractions: But the

There’s something to do every day…  We are very proud of our Summer Holiday Activities, as there is literally something to do every day of the week!  The Beach at Ben’s Yard is open from tomorrow, 18th July. Plenty is going on at Burwell Museum too, with children’s admission free every Thursday.  The four main

We were pleased to welcome representatives from several Community Rail Partnerships to Ely. The day was fun-packed with a tour of Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely Museum, Ely Cathedral and the Stained Glass Museum. The day finished with a presentation from Anna Bennett, Manager of Visit Ely. Anna gave the group a full insight into the

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been awarded Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status by VisitEngland, following a successful, collaborative bid led by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and supported by eight partners across the region.  Convened by Mayor Paul Bristow, the bid brought together destination management organisations (DMOs) local authorities, businesses, cultural organisations and tourism partners in a co-developed approach designed to give the region a

Ely proudly honoured Britain’s service personnel last weekend as Armed Forces Day 2026 brought hundreds of residents and visitors together in a heartfelt celebration of duty, sacrifice, and community spirit. The event was delivered in partnership by Visit Ely, the Royal British Legion (RBL) Ely Branch, and the City of Ely Council. From the Mayoral

The magnificent and thought-provoking Knife Angel installation has now taken flight, leaving Ely to continue delivering its powerful message across the country. Visit Ely has been honoured to support the incredible work of Soham Town Rangers FC, alongside the East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity and the many other outstanding partners who helped bring this remarkable

A stylish collection of contemporary serviced apartments offering guests the perfect blend of hotel-quality comfort and home-from-home flexibility. Poets House is delighted to announce the official opening of Poets@24 Apartments, a new collection of beautifully appointed serviced apartments located in the heart of historic Ely. Situated on St Mary’s Street, just moments from Ely Cathedral,

What a year 2025 has been!  Whether you are a visitor or a resident of our glorious city, Visit Ely, on behalf of the City of Ely Council welcomes you to make more amazing memories for 2026. Over the past year, we’ve celebrated our annual events, embraced our rich history, admired our medieval buildings and

Grant from The Julia Rausing Trust will allow the museum to carry out essential conservation work. The Stained Glass Museum, Ely, is delighted to share that the museum has been awarded a major new grant by The Julia Rausing Trust which will improve collections care through conservation work and environmental assessment, whilst providing opportunities for