Visit the former family home of one of England’s most remarkable historical figures

Visit the former Lord Protector’s family home, the only residence still in existence other than Hampton Court. Following a refurbishment, our House now boasts a completely re-vamped Civil War Exhibition with impressive interactive displays and interpretations. You’ll have the opportunity to try on costumes and try out the games of the time as well as truly experience what life was like on the battlefields during the English Civil War in our new mini encampment. Audio handsets bring the story of the impressive Oliver Cromwell House vividly to life.
Portrait of Oliver Cromwell portrait by Samuel Cooper

History

Oliver Cromwell – a name that still divides opinions more than three hundred years after his death. But who was he and why is he so important to British history?

Events

Offering a wide range of Events throughout the year, with Ely’s Escape Room, Tours and more, there is something for everyone.

Gift Shop

A wonderful array of gifts and souvenirs  awaits at Oliver Cromwell’s House giving visitors the chance to own mementos of happy times.

Watch our taster tour...

What's on this month...

Fens End
The Fens End Trilogy
All Three volumes, one special price. The enchanting Fens End trilogy, written by the much loved Mike Rouse.
£15.99
Escape Rooms
Experiment: Vita-Datum - Escape Room Experience
Escape Rooms are the latest interactive and immersive activity to sweep the country (in fact the world!). If you love games and puzzles or just like trying new things then this is for you. Parties - Maximum 6 Players
£80.00 60 minutes
Escape Rooms
The Tomb of The Templars - Escape Room
Escape Rooms are the latest interactive and immersive activity to sweep the country (in fact the world!). If you love games and puzzles or just like trying new things then this is for you. Parties - Maximum 6 Players
£80.00 60 minutes
Tours
The Ely Highlights Tour
There is so much to see in Ely, so much to learn and sometimes we get asked "Where do I begin?" - We have the perfect answer- The Ely Highlights Tour!
£7.50 90 minutes

Opening times

Opening Hours are Seasonal
We are currently on:
Summer Hours
Summer Hours

*Includes Bank Holidays

Winter Hours

*Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

House Tours
Tours take approx. 45 minutes. Last entry to the House is 45 minutes before closing. There is no need to pre-book.
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Restriction to Admissions -17th September 2024

 

On Tuesday 17th Setember 2024 Oliver Cromwell’s House will be closed to General Admissions until  2 pm due to a pre-booked Guided Tour.

Ely’s Tourist Information Centre and Gift Shop will remain open until 5 pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience. 

 

House Closure – 26th June 2024

 

Oliver Cromwell’s House will be closed to General Admission from 3.15 pm today.

 

The Tourist Information Centre and Gift Shop remain open between 10am and 5pm.

House Closure – 8th July 2024

 

Oliver Cromwell’s House will be closed to General Admissions today 

until 3 pm

 

The Tourist Information Centre and Gift Shop remain open between 10am and 5pm.

House Closure 9th July 2024

Oliver Cromwell’s House will be clsoed to General Admissions today between 1.30pm and 4pm due to a pre-booked Guided Tour.

We apologise for any inconvenience – the Tourist Information Centre and Gift Shop remain open between 10am and 5pm