About Ely - Over the millennia, Ely has been visited by many historic heroes such as King Canute, Hereward the Wake, William the Conqueror and perhaps her most famous of inhabitants, Military Genius, Lord Protector and Un-Crowned King of Great Britain, Oliver Cromwell.
Shopping - For those with an interest in retail therapy or looking for something a little different, then the area offers an extensive range and mix of traditional and contemporary gift, craft and antique shops along with a variety of art galleries.
Things to do - Your first port of call should be Ely's medieval Cathedral. Look in awe and wonder in your own time around this magnificent
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building famous for its unique Octagon tower. Whilst in the Cathedral don’t miss the chance of visiting the Stained Glass Museum, housed in the South Triforium. Oliver Cromwell’s House is the only remaining home of Cromwell with the exception of Hampton Court Palace in London. The former Lord Protector, lived with his family in Ely for just over 10 years and the house has been transformed to give you an in sight into 17th century life.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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