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Nestled amongst the Medieval monastic buildings and within eye line of the majestic Ely Cathedral, apples grew in abundance. Times change, however, the city has grown, and the former orchards are now honoured in the names of buildings, streets and developments… To Visit Ely however, the apples that once grew are still hugely important and
Ely proudly honoured Britain’s service personnel last weekend as Armed Forces Day 2025 brought hundreds of residents and visitors together in a heartfelt celebration of duty, sacrifice, and community spirit. The event, delivered in partnership by Visit Ely, the Royal British Legion (RBL) Ely Branch, and the City of Ely Council, was hailed as one
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2025 is going to be another exciting year for Ely, and we can’t wait to share it with you all. On May 8th, 2025, as a nation, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe. To commemorate VE Day 2025, Ely will join in with the National Day of Commemoration for this hugely important
What a Golden year 2024 has been! First and foremost, we would like to thank you, the Visitor and our community, for supporting what we do here at Visit Ely. Every year it’s a joy to provide a first-class tourism offering and we continue to strive to make Ely not only a place to visit,
The City Council has appointed Matthew Routledge to the honorary office of Town Crier, continuing a long-standing tradition of Ely having a town crier. In Mid-October the City of Ely Council agreed the appointment of a new Town Crier, a post that has been a point of pride for several decades. Though the office is
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The City of Ely Council Appoints New Town Crier Read More »
Despite the weather, the events team at Visit Ely together with Traders turned out to put on a spectacular day of Apple and Harvest Fun! Over 80 traders pitched up selling the most delicious produce and craft. There was something for everyone, from apple themed bakes and cakes and fudge, autumnal crafts, apple ID, many
Amazingly warm and dry weather and the best in contemporary roots music greeted fans as they flocked to the Stuntney Estate last weekend for the 38th Ely Folk Festival. Three stages hosted a dazzling array of artists from world-renowned headliners to the brightest rising stars. Together with the full programme of extra activities including workshops,
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