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Welcome to New Homes in Ely, the easy way to find new homes in Ely and the surrounding area. Ely is located in the county of Cambridgeshire to the South east of Peterborough, roughly 16 miles from the city of Cambridge. Founded in 673, the historic Cathedral City of Ely offers a picturesque setting in a highly desirable area of Cambridgeshire. The city centre is dominated by the magnificent Ely Cathederal, which dates back to 1081. Meanwhile, the River Ouse passes gently through the city, adding the additional dimension of river-boating to Ely's many attractions. With a population of just over 15,000, Ely is one of the smallest cities in england. Even so, Ely is home to a large modern library, a museum dedicated to the city's rich history, as well as all the other facilities you'd expect of a contemporary city. London is only 80 miles away, making Ely an ideal location for commuters. Situated on the Fen Line, Ely railway station provides direct hourly trains to Cambridge and London. As a major train hub for the area, direct trains to the rest of East Anglia, The Midlands and The North-West are also available. New homes in Ely provide the best of both worlds for those seeking a property surrounded by a great natural environment yet which is benefitted by access to all the essential the cultural, economic and social facilities. Enjoy the benefits of a newly built home in the heart of idyllic Cambridgeshire, search for a new home today!

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Ely is a cathedral city situated in the county of Cambridgeshire, around16 miles north of Cambridge and 76 miles north of London. It is ranked as the third smallest city in Britain, with a population of only 15,000. Separated by the River Great Ouse, Ely is a famous boating spot, says Vernon Pethard of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the specialist new homes property website.

The history of Ely goes back to 673 AD when an abbey was founded to the north of the rural community of Cratendune. Ely was an important river port until the eighteenth century. The name of the city was derived from the Saxon tern “elig” which means “eel island” because of the fact that it was populated by a considerable amount of eels in the past. Ely's economy was historically based on agriculture. Nowadays, the services industry dominates Ely's economy, employing approximately 62 percent of all employees.

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Things To See And Do In Ely:

Ely Cathedral: Covering an area of over 1,500 square miles, this marvellous cathedral attracts thousands of people each year from both within the UK and beyond. The place offers something for everybody. Guided tours take place everyday all year round but are not available when a special event or service is taking place.

Babylon Gallery: Situated right at the centre of Ely, the gallery boasts magnificent collections of works produced by established and emerging local artists. The selections within the centre change and vary regularly so that visitors can expect something unique every time.

Market Place: Markets have played an important role in the history of Ely. Nowadays, the city's Market Square boasts many of them. A Craft and Curiosities Market is organized on every Saturday that features around 40 stalls offering everything from jewellery to antiques. On every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, an Ely Farmers Market has 30 stalls selling fresh local produce. Then there is a general market held every Thursday that features more than 60 stalls offering clothing, homeware and traditional produce.

Ely Museum: Ely Museum is a great place to visit for anyone interested in knowing the long, interesting political, religious and social history of the amazing city of Ely. Here you will find fascinating pieces of information on the most symbolic and recognisable feature of Ely, the “Ship of the Fens”.

The Maltings: This is Ely's leading conference centre and riverside entertainment spot. The Maltings is home to a bar, a restaurant, function rooms, a cinema and a theatre. You can spend some quality time enjoying freshly prepared food and breathtaking river views at the sun terrace during summer months. Maltings has a very busy programme of year-round events including craft exhibitions, antique fairs and live music. Founded in the year 1868, the centre was used for processing barley for around 100 years.

Famous People From Ely:

Despite being a small city, Ely has produced a number of world famous personalities. Some of them include actor Guy Pearce, actress Julie Cox and actor Jack Hulbert.

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