Ely Museum
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Overview
Ely Museum is housed in a building dating from the 13th century that has been a private house, a tavern, a register office and, most famously, the Bishop’s Gaol. It was sensitively renovated in 1997 and you can see much of the building’s history, including prisoners’ graffiti, hidden doorways and original planking on the walls. Telling the story of the area from prehistoric times to the 20th century, the museum is a history centre for the Isle of Ely and the Fens.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open during summer, Mon-Sat 10.30-5 & Sun 1-5. Winter Mon-Sat 10.30-4 (closed Tue), Sun 1-4
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
To the west of East Anglia is Cambridgeshire, a county best known as the home to the university that makes up the second half of ‘Oxbridge’ (the other half is Oxford). As well as its globally renowned educational credentials, it also has a rich natural history; much of its area is made up of reclaimed or untouched fens.
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The Fenland Gite
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Worlington Hall
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Riverside Hotel
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Fields End Water Caravan Park & Fishery
This meticulously planned and well-executed park makes excellent use of its slightly elevated position in The Fens. The 80 fully serviced pitches, all with very generous hardstandings, ...
The Bull Inn
This delightful 16th-century coaching inn is situated just off the main A11 and provides easy access to the road networks. Public rooms offer a choice of bars, a brasserie-style restaur...
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
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Best Western Heath Court Hotel
Heath Court Hotel enjoys a very convenient location close to the town centre and overlooks the Newmarket gallops. Bedrooms are all well-equipped and spacious, and free WiFi is available...
