Attractions in Ely & Things to Do in Ely
(and nearby)

Ely Cathedral (< 1 Mile)*
The Cathedral was completed in 1189 and now stands as a remarkable example of Romanesque architecture
Ely Museum (< 1 Mile)*
Ely Museum, in the Old Bishop's Gaol, is a bright and friendly local history museum. Displays include original prison cells.
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve (6 Miles)*
Experience a unique fragment of the wilderness which once covered much of East Anglia, Wicken Fen is the oldest nature reserve in the country, celebrating its centenary in 1999.
Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey (7 Miles)*
Discover farming through the ages and learn about the rural history of Cambridgeshire. Visit the English Heritage Grade 1 Abbey, still featuring superb Norman interiors.
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill (11 Miles)*
Anglesey Abbey estate is 96 acres of garden and parkland, a country house in the Jacobean style and an Eighteenth century watermill.
Mildenhall Museum (11 Miles)*
Mildenhall Museum, housed in two nineteenth century cottages, tells the story of the local landscape, its flora, its fauna, its people and their history.
National Horseracing Museum & Tours (12 Miles)*
Man's Best Friend - Dogs and Hounds of Field and ShowThe Heath and the HorseMan's Best Friend - Dogs and Hounds of Field and Show.
Newmarket Racecourses (12 Miles)*
The spring and autumn months on The Rowley Mile mean world class racing on the 'Course of Champions'. The course can be identified by the magnificent Millennium Grandstand which boasts world class facilities.
Raptor Foundation (13 Miles)*
The Raptor Foundation is a bird of prey sanctuary and hospital. It is a unique and exciting place for children and adults alike to meet and learn about owls, falcons, hawks and buzzards.
Cambridge & County Folk Museum (14 Miles)*
Visit Cambridge's only social history museum! Housed in the former 17th century White Horse Inn, this family friendly, interactive museum brings history to life.
Fitzwilliam Museum (14 Miles)*
The Fitzwilliam Museum was founded in 1816 by the bequest of the VIIth Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion to the University of Cambridge.
Hemingford Grey Manor (16 Miles)*
Most of the Norman house remains virtually intact in spite of various changes over nine centuries. The house and garden are the setting for the Green Knowe books, written by Lucy Boston.
Houghton Mill (16 Miles)*
An impressive 17th century water mill in working order on the River Ouse in the village of Houghton.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village & Country Park (16 Miles)*
Beyond the car park, play area, visitor centre, shop and café is a 125 acre Country Park bursting with life.
Oxburgh Hall (18 Miles)*
The Hall has a magnificent Tudor Gatehouse and boasts needlework by Mary Queen of Scots. Oxburgh is surrounded by lovely gardens and there are charming woodland walks with picnic areas.
Peckover House and Garden (19 Miles)*
Set in the attractive market town of Wisbech, Peckover House is a lovely Georgian brick town house with a charming two acre Victorian walled garden.
Hinchingbrooke Country Park (20 Miles)*
At Hinchingbrooke Country Park there are 170 acres of open grasslands, meadows, woodlands and lakes with a wealth of wildlife everywhere.
Ickworth House, Park & Garden (20 Miles)*
Ickworth is one of the most unusual and most surprising of National Trust properties, an elegant Italianate house and gardens set within spectacular English parkland.
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life (20 Miles)*
Set in a beautiful Tudor house with 21st century displays, this museum tells the remarkable story of Thetford and the Brecks. Discover rich collections alongside audio guides, films and animations.
Huntingdon Racecourse (20 Miles)*
Huntingdon Racecourse is an intimate racing venue with an atmosphere all of its own, it was voted Best Small Racecourse in the South Midlands and East Anglia by the Racegoers Club.
Linton Zoo (20 Miles)*
Lots to See, Learn and Enjoy!Linton Zoo is proud to be part of the inter-zoo breeding programme for endangered species. Your visit is important to support this important work.
Imperial War Museum Duxford (21 Miles)*
Duxford is a world-renowned heritage complex, over fifty working historic aircraft are based here. There is also a Land Warfare Hall and an American Air Museum.
Wimpole Home Farm (21 Miles)*
Wimpole Home Farm, part of the Wimpole Estate, is still a working farm and is East Anglia's largest rare breeds centre.
Wimpole Hall, Garden and Park (21 Miles)*
Wimpole Hall, set in rolling parkland and woodland, is part of the 2,500 acre Wimpole Estate. The Hall is a magnificent country house, mainly eighteenth century in style.
St Edmundsbury Cathedral (21 Miles)*
For nearly 1,000 years the site of Suffolk's Cathedral has been one of worship and pilgrimage.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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