Free Things to Do in Ely
Ely has 28 free things to do to choose from, in and around Cambridgeshire. They cover attractions with free entry, and the full list below is ordered by distance from the town centre so the closest options come first.
Among them are 1930s fen dwelling, Aldreth Play Area and Wentworth Playpark. 28 of them are free to visit; there is a mix of indoor and outdoor options (2 indoor, 26 outdoor). Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.
Opening hours, prices and age suitability change from place to place and from season to season, so it is always worth confirming the details with a venue directly before travelling. Distances are straight-line estimates from the centre of Ely; a few entries sit just over the boundary in neighbouring areas where they are the closest of their kind.
- 01 Bishop's Garden0.1 mi
- 02 The Almonry Gardens0.1 mi
- 03 Cherry Hill0.3 mi
- 04 Jubilee Gardens0.4 mi
- 05 Babylon ARTS0.4 mi
- 06 Lavender Green0.5 mi
- 07 Ely Country Park0.6 mi
- 08 Roswell Pits0.9 mi
- 09 Chettisham Meadow1.7 mi
- 10 The Holts2.1 mi
- 11 Little Downham Local Nature Reserve2.2 mi
- 12 Little Downham Play Area2.6 mi
- 13 Coveney Community Orchard3.4 mi
- 14 Wentworth Playpark4.0 mi
- 15 Jubilee Gardens4.1 mi
- 16 Woodfen Road Green4.3 mi
- 17 Kingfishers Bridge NR4.4 mi
- 18 Adizone4.8 mi
- 19 Cam Washes SSSI4.8 mi
- 20 Ouse Washes (Hundred Foot Washes)5.5 mi
- 21 Haddenham Closed Cemetery5.6 mi
- 22 Feast's Green5.7 mi
- 23 New Zealand Squadron War Memorial6.0 mi
- 24 Stirling Way Play Area6.1 mi
- 25 1930s fen dwelling6.2 mi
- 26 Wicken Fen6.5 mi
- 27 Manea Pit Nature Reserve6.5 mi
- 28 Aldreth Play Area7.3 mi
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How many free things to do are there in Ely?
This page lists 28 free things to do mapped in and around Ely, including 1930s fen dwelling. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.
Are any of the free things to do near Ely free?
Yes — 28 of the places listed for Ely are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.
What is there to do at free things to do near Ely?
Expect attractions with free entry. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.
How are the distances to each place measured?
Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Ely. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Ely.