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Ely (England) attractions
Ely (England) attractions
Ely Cathedral - founded by St Ethelreda as a monastery church in 673, the present cathedral building was started in the 11th century and upgraded to a separate diocese in 1109. The cathedral has a unique octagonal tower and lantern, completed in 1328 after the collapse of the original Norman tower. Enquire inside for a tours up the west tower for fantastic panoramic views.
Stained Glass Museum - located in the South Triforium of Ely Cathedral.
Oliver Cromwell Museum - situated in Oliver Cromwell's house opposite the cathedral, including tours of the building and a history of the fens.
Littleport Show Unfortunately cancelled in 2011, this is a great country show four miles down the road/trainline in Littleport. Many a large marrow and penny farthing to see, and in the past an adult's play area made from hay bails has been known to be erected in the beer tent(s). If you win a coconut, don't eat it, you'll be in bed for days.
Wicken Fen - fenland National Trust nature reserve between Ely and Cambridge
Welney Wildfowl Centre - Wildfowl Wetlands Trust bird sanctuary. The visitor centre and café were upgraded in 2006.
Abominable Brown Building Stand outside the Ely Weekly News office and look towards the cathedral to see the hideous building spoiling the quaint market-cathedral view in all it's brown brick glory. Knock it down! Just hope that Bent and Cornwell (an excellent butcher's shop) has time to relocate first. The public toilets used to be located on the west side opposite the Nationwide bank. They're boarded up but who knows that's down there.
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