Ely Castle, Ely

#7 among attractions in Ely

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Ely Castle was in the cathedral city of Ely in Cambridgeshire. Its probable site is a mound near the cathedral which is now called Cherry Hill. ()

Coordinates: 52°23'43"N, 0°15'48"E

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Ely United Kingdom

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Ely Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ely Cathedral, St Peter-in-Ely, Oliver Cromwell's House, Countess Free Church.

~1410 ftN
Norman edifice and stained glass museum
Ely Cathedral, Ely
7 min walk • Ely Cathedral, a striking example of medieval architecture, stands proudly in the small city of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. Known locally as the "Ship of the Fens," this cathedral is renowned for its remarkable history and stunning features, including the unique...
~590 ftSE
Church
St Peter-in-Ely, Ely
3 min walk • St Peter-in-Ely or St Peter's Church, Ely is a Church of England Proprietary Chapel in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, located on Broad Street. The chapel is in the Diocese of Ely and follows the Anglo-Catholic or high-church tradition of the Church of England.
~1520 ftNW
Historical place, Architecture
Oliver Cromwell's House, Ely
8 min walk • Oliver Cromwell's House in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England was the family home of Oliver Cromwell. The kitchen dates from around 1215, other parts being built later. The house was the vicarage of St Mary's Church until 1986.
0.4 miN
Church
Countess Free Church, Ely
11 min walk • The Countess Free Church is a church based in the centre of Ely, Cambridgeshire, and holding events across the city.
0.4 miN
Church, Temple
St Etheldreda's Church, Ely
12 min walk • St Etheldreda's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Ely, Cambridgeshire, UK. It is part of the Diocese of East Anglia within the Province of Westminster.
~1210 ftN
52°23'55"N • 0°15'46"E
Stained Glass Museum, Ely
6 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~1550 ftE
52°23'47"N • 0°16'13"E
Ted Coney's Family Portraits, Ely
8 min walk • Museum
0.9 miNE
National park
Roswell Pits
22 min walk • Visitors to Roswell Pits can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the well-maintained walking trails, taking in the stunning views of the tranquil lakes and lush greenery. The reserve is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts...

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Which popular attractions are close to Ely Castle?

Nearby attractions include St Peter-in-Ely, Ely (3 min walk), Stained Glass Museum, Ely (6 min walk), Ely Cathedral, Ely (7 min walk), Oliver Cromwell's House, Ely (8 min walk).