Ely is the perfect place to reconnect with family and friends. Expand your knowledge by visiting our museums and educational centers, indulge in delicious food, shop for locally-made goods, and prepare for an expedition into the wild with one of our many outfitters.
It is celebrated for its beauty and its history, and it is a major tourist attraction. The cathedral sails above the marshes of the Isle of Ely, named for the eels in the surrounding fenland. Before the fens were drained in the 17th century, the isle was almost inapproachable.
Ely (/ ˈiːli / ⓘ EE-lee) is a cathedral city and civil parish in the district of East Cambridgeshire in Cambridgeshire, England. It lies 14 miles (23 km) north-east of Cambridge, 24 miles (39 km) south-east of Peterborough, and 80 miles (130 km) from London.
The city of Ely is located in northeastern Minnesota and is the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Rising above the Cambridgeshire Fens, Ely is the destination City with something for everyone. From the monastic buildings of the city past, the vibrant food scene and the scenic majesty of the Riverside, Ely packs a great deal into a pocket city.
Home to Oliver Cromwell and one of the most impressive Cathedrals in England, Ely is big on the historic ticket items. It’s also situated on the river, which means waterside strolls and drinks are big on the menu here too.
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