Sessions House -Crime, Justice and Punishment in Ely
Sessions House -Crime, Justice and Punishment in Ely

The sentence is handed down, the cell door has slammed shut….. Why not explore Sessions House, the former law court of Ely. Learn about the history of the building over the last 200 years, the crimes that were tried there, and it’s transformation to a Magistrates Court.

£9.00 60 minutes

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Day(s): Third Saturday of the Month
Time: 11:00

Sessions House
Lynn Road
Ely,
CB7  4EG

Back for Autumn and Winter 2026

The sentence is handed down, the cell door has slammed shut….. Why not explore Sessions House, the former law court of Ely. Learn about the history of the building over the last 200 years, the crimes that were tried there, and it’s transformation to a Magistrates Court.

Yo will even have the chance to see one of the cells of this former seat of justice!

Please meet your guide at Sessions House

Please Note – Due to the nature of the content of this tour, parental guidance is advised.

Tour Duration – 1 Hour

Tickets – £9 per person.

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Restriction to Admissions – Saturday 4th July 2026

Oliver Cromwell’s House will be closed to General Admissions between 12 Midday and 1pm due to a pre-booked Guided Tour.

Ely’s Tourist Information Centre and Gift Shop will remain open from 11am until 4 pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

House Closure – Tuesday 15th September 2026

General Admission to Oliver Cromwell’s House will be unavailable today until 1 pm due to a pre-booked educational  tour.

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

Admissions to Oliver Cromwell’s House – Sunday 4th October 2026

Due to a pre-booked Guided Tour, General Admission to Oliver Cromwell’s House will be paused between 12.30pm and 3pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The Tourist Information Centre and Gift Shop remain open.