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Things to see in Ely (United Kingdom): 28 places and when to go
Ely is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (11), Nature (10), Museums and art (6). The best known are Ely Cathedral, Isleham Hoard and Wicken Fen. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.3993, 0.2631
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (11) · Nature (10) · Museums and art (6) · Temples (5) · Food and drink (3) · History (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 57 km as the crow flies
What to see in Ely
The places in and around Ely, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Ely CathedralPrincipal church of the Diocese of Ely, in Cambridgeshire, England, UK78 m
- Isleham HoardBronze age British hoard12 km
- Wicken FenNature reserve in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom10 km
- Ouse WashesNature reserve in the United Kingdom8.9 km
- St George's Church, Little ThetfordChurch in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK4.1 km
- Stained Glass Museum, ElyNational museum of stained glass in Ely, England, United Kingdom76 m
- Burwell MuseumMill museum in Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom15 km
- Chettisham MeadowNature reserve in the United Kingdom2.7 km
- Ely MuseumMuseum of local history in Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom134 m
- Little Downham Local Nature ReservePark in United Kingdom3.5 km
- Prickwillow MuseumTechnology museum in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom6.0 km
- Roswell PitsNature reserve in the United Kingdom1.3 km
- Soham MeadowNature reserve in the United Kingdom10 km
- St Etheldreda's Church, ElyRoman Catholic national shrine and parish church in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK303 m
- Stretham Old EngineEngine house in Stretham, Cambridgeshire, England, UK7.7 km
- Countess Free ChurchChapel in Ely, East Cambridgeshire, England, UK204 m
- Biochemist BbreweryBrewery19 km
- Chatteris MuseumMuseum in Chatteris, England, United Kingdom16 km
- Dojima Sake BreweryBrewery14 km
- Fen Rivers WayFoot trail in England12 km
- Fen Rivers Way (Cambridge to Ely)Hiking11 km
- Fordham Woods NRProtected area14 km
- Haddenham Closed CemeteryProtected area9.1 km
- Hereward BreweryBrewery532 m
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Kingfishers Bridge NR, Manea Pit Nature Reserve
- With kids: South Angle Farm Park
- Temples: Church of St Mary
When to go to Ely
The best time to visit Ely is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:57
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:30
- JunBest time16:32
- JulBest time16:06
- AugBest time14:29
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:26
- DecPossible7:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. In April, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ely
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 57 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Wisbech12 places22 km
- Brandon19 places23 km
- Cambridge81 places24 km
- Huntingdon38 places33 km
- Bury St Edmunds27 places38 km
- Swaffham12 places40 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ely?
The best known: Ely Cathedral, Isleham Hoard, Wicken Fen, Ouse Washes, St George's Church, Little Thetford. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ely?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28.
How do you get to Ely?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 57 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ely as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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