It's all happening at Oliver Cromwell's House
Saturday 3rd--Mon 5th May (Bank Holiday Weekend) Free craft activities for visitors to Oliver Cromwell's House around the theme of Eels.
Join us for some eel fun. Ellie the eel has become the mascot for our annual Eel Day Procession. At the end of your tour of Oliver Cromwell's House (where you will see an eel ready to be made into a pie!), come and draw an eel and give it your own name. Normal admission prices apply.
Saturday 3rd-Mon 5th May (Bank Hol Weekend) A Good Feeling About Ely - Fun Walking Trail.
Visitors to the Tourist Information Centre (housed within Oliver Cromwell's House) can pick up a trail and 'Get a Good Feeling' about Ely. Call in to collect your trail and then follow our route around the city centre stopping at various points where you will be asked to 'feel' the answers. Using the paper and pencil paper provided, rub where you think the answer are. Return to the Tourist Information Centre to enter into the prize draw for a goodie bag. 50p per child, suitable for all ages. Booking not required.
Wednesday 14th May, 10 am to 12 noon: Cookery Lecture: Calling Chocoholics Calling all chocolate lovers. Join us for the first of a series of chocolate cookery lectures. Find out why Sara Fowler from the Cuddly Wuddly Chocolate Company loves chocolate so much and see just what you can do with it - apart from eat it! See Sarah make some truffles and of course have the opportunity to try some. Recipe cards will be given out to take home. Price is £10 per person and booking is essential. Opportunity to purchase from her extensive range.
Monday 26thMay - Meet the Cromwell's, 10 am until 4 pm: We invite you to our official launch of the newly refurbished Oliver Cromwell's House. Spend some time with Mr and Mrs Cromwell and their servant as they draw you back to the 1640's and demonstrate what life was really like. See our newly presented rooms and exhibitions with free children's activities at the end of the tour. Normal admission prices apply.
Tuesday 27th to Sunday 1st June - Half Term: Free craft activities for visitors to Oliver Cromwell's House. Having seen how children dressed in the 17th century and perhaps tried dressing up yourself, see if you can dress our cut out figures correctly. Normal admission prices apply.
Every Saturday (subject to availability) at 2.30 pm (1 hour) from May 3rd to 27th September: Free guided tour of OCH with guide in costume. Hear the story of how the Cromwell's came to live in Ely and let the story of their stay come to life with our experienced guides. No booking necessary. Normal admission price applies. Tours operate on a first come, first served basis with a maximum of 25 per tour.
Every Sunday (subject to availability) at 2.30 pm (1? hr) from 4th May to 28th September: Guided walking tour around city. Learn about the history of this beautiful city with one of our guides. Meet outside Oliver Cromwell's House. £3.50 per person (no concessions). No booking necessary. Tours operate on a first come, first served basis with a maximum of 25 per tour.