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Things to do in Ely

Ely has 28 places to visit mapped in and around the town, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. It sits in Cambridgeshire, Eastern, and this page is the starting point for finding a family day out nearby.

Of these, 28 are free to visit, 2 are indoor options for a wet day, 26 are outdoors and 5 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Better-known places near Ely include 1930s fen dwelling, New Zealand Squadron War Memorial, The Almonry Gardens, Bishop's Garden and Coveney Community Orchard, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

Happy to travel a little further? Cambridge and Peterborough are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Ely

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Jubilee Gardens and Ely Country Park.
    16 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Aldreth Play Area and Wentworth Playpark.
    5 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including New Zealand Squadron War Memorial and The Almonry Gardens.
    4 places
  4. 04
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including 1930s fen dwelling.
    1 place
  5. 05
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Babylon ARTS.
    1 place
  6. 06
    Activities
    Active days out — including Wicken Fen.
    1 place

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Free Things to Do28

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Ely?

This guide maps 28 places to visit in and around Ely. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Ely?

Recognisable names near Ely include 1930s fen dwelling, New Zealand Squadron War Memorial, The Almonry Gardens and Bishop's Garden. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Ely?

28 of the places listed for Ely are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Ely on a rainy day?

2 indoor options are recorded near Ely — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Ely kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.