East Cambridgeshire District Council

his Christmas and New Year, a series of guided walks have been organised in Ely for anyone who wants to see the city in its winter beauty.

A wide range of tours will be taking place throughout the Christmas holiday including:

Christmas Combination Tours
Tuesday 27 December and Wednesday 28 December - 10am to 12.30pm
Meet at Oliver Cromwell’s House for a Guided City Walk of Historical Ely then return for morning coffee and Danish pastry before joining a guide on a fascinating tour of Cromwell’s House. Prices: £7.00 adults, £6.00 concessions and £5.50 children.

Haunted Happenings at Oliver Cromwell’s House
Tuesday 27 December and Wednesday 28 December at 3pm
Tour the atmospheric house at dusk to hear the stories of ghostly encounters recalled
by previous residents, visitors and staff. All tickets £5.00 per person. (Not suitable for under 8 year olds)

New Year’s Eve Guided Walk - ‘Historical Guided Tour of Ely - through it’s Architecture’
Friday 30 December – 11.30am from Oliver Cromwell’s House
learn about the wealth of architecture of some of Ely’s period, historical buildings. All tickets are £2.50 per person.

New Year - Guided Riverside Walking Tour
Sunday 1 January 2011 – 11.30am from Oliver Cromwell’s House
This tour takes in the city centre as well as the picturesque waterside with some
stunning views. All tickets £2.50 per person.

Tracey Harding, Tourism & Town Centres Team Leader at East Cambridgeshire District Council, said: “Our Christmas and New Year walks are fast becoming a festive tradition in their own right with hundreds of people over the years following our guides as they learn more about our famous city. The walks are a great way to see Ely with many people discovering new things about places and buildings they have walked past for years without noticing. Last year most of our spaces went early as people bought them as presents for friends and loved ones so if you fancy doing something a little different this Christmas please get in touch quick."

For booking contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01353 662062 or www.visitely.org.uk.