Ely
Parish in East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.407, 0.317 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 57 81 |
| Population: | 19,090 |
| Dialling code: | 01353 |
Ely sits on a natural rise in The Fens, in the district of East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, and is dominated by the soaring tower of Ely Cathedral, often called the "Ship of the Fens" and famed for its medieval Octagon lantern. The town occupies what was historically the Isle of Ely, with the River Great Ouse and a network of drains and waterways shaping its lowland landscape and rich agricultural hinterland.
Historically a bishopric and market town, Ely retains a strong local identity: a regular market, a small museum, and a range of community events attract both residents and visitors. The local economy blends farming and food-related industries with tourism and commuting to nearby centres such as Cambridge, while the compact historic centre and riverside walks make it a pleasant base for exploring the Fens.
Postcode districts covering Ely
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 16.2 miles26 km
- King's Lynn 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Wisbech 19 miles30.5 km
- Haverhill 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Thetford 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Huntingdon 21.6 miles34.8 km
- March 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Newmarket 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Ely 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Mildenhall 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Whittlesey 21.4 miles34.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Prickwillow Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Ely North Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Ely East Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ely Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Soham North Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ely West Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Littleport Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Little Downham Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Barway Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Little Thetford Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Thetford Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Witchford Built-up area 4.8 miles7.7 km
Example postcodes in Ely
CB7 4AH, CB7 4SL, CB6 3DT, CB7 4JB, CB7 4EX, CB6 1TD, CB7 4EN, CB6 2WH, CB7 4NY … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 36.2 miles58.3 km
- Norwich International Airport 44.6 miles71.8 km
- Ely Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Littleport Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
Hotels in Ely Ad
Schools in Ely
- Ely College Secondary
- Ely St John's Community Primary School Primary
- Ely St Mary's C of E Junior School Primary
- Highfield Ely Academy Special
- Isle of Ely Primary School Primary
- King's Ely Independent - all ages
- Lantern Community Primary School Primary
- Spring Meadow Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 6.8 miles11 km
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 12 miles19.3 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 14.2 miles22.9 km
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Historic site 15 miles24.1 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Elveden Hall Estate 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Trinity College College 16.2 miles26 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 16.3 miles26.3 km
- University of Cambridge University 16.4 miles26.3 km