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Ely
This small city would just be another charming market town if it weren’t for its majestic cathedral.
Practical information
Ely Tourist Information Centre
Oliver Cromwell's House, 29 St Mary's Street, Ely
Tel (01353) 662 062
Open Jan-Mar Mon-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm; Apr-Oct 10am-5.30pm daily; Nov-Dec Mon-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Coming & going
Ely has good rail connections to London, Stansted Airport and the East Anglia region including Cambridge, Kings Lynn, Great Yarmouth and Norwich. First Capital Connect have direct trains to Cambridge, King's Lynn and London Kings Cross and National Express East Anglia have trains to Cambridge, Norwich, London Liverpool Street, Peterborough and Stansted Airport.
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Ely Cathedral
Ely’s eye-catching cathedral was founded in 1081 but its stained glass windows and elaborate ceiling date from the 19th century.
The College, Ely
Tel (01353) 667 735
Website www.elycathedral.co.uk
Admission £5.50; £9 including Octagon Tower or West Tower
Open summer 7am-7pm daily; winter Mon-Sat 7.30am-6pm, Sun 7.30am-5pm
Ely Museum
This museum has exhibits about local history.
The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely
Tel (01353) 666 655
Website www.elymuseum.org.uk
Admission £3.50
Open Summer Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm; Winter Mon & Wed-Sat 10.30am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm
Stained Glass Museum
Located inside Ely Cathedral, the Stained Glass Museum has displays about the history of stained glass.
The South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely
Tel (01353) 660 347
Website www.stainedglassmuseum.com
Admission £3.50
Open Jan-Easter Mon-Fri 10.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun noon-4.30pm; Easter-Oct Mon-Fri 10.30am-5pm, Sat 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun noon-6pm; Nov-Dec Mon-Fri 10.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun noon-4.30pm
