Your Visit
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. There is also a new timeline and family tree to provide more engaging content about this complex man who killed a King but refused the crown.
Visitors 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.
We have also added a brand new audio tour for both adults and families – the handsets, included in the admission really bring the story of the impressive Oliver Cromwell House vividly to life.
Opening times
Opening Hours are Seasonal
- 1st November until 31st March*
- 11am until 4pm
*Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
- 1st April until 31st October*
- 10am until 5pm
*Includes Bank Holidays
House Tours
Group Tours
Function Room
Gift Shop
Admission Prices and Accessibility
(age 6-16)
We also operate a Residents Scheme, please enquire for more information.
*All Children must be accomapanied by an Adult.
Please note that on occasions, due to large group visits, there may be delays to public admissions and in exceptional circumstances, Oliver Cromwell’s House may be closed. Please contact us in advance if you have any concerns.
Accessibility
Our accessibility statement is designed to be as comprehensive as possible. However if there is information around access that is not within the statement, please contact us for clarification.
How to find us
Oliver Cromwell’s House
29 St Mary’s Street
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4HF
Directions
By Car
Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely is only 12 miles from Cambridge and is accessible via the A10 or A14. Unfortunately, Oliver Cromwell’s House has no parking facilities. Ely has a variety of free long stay and short stay car parks. Find out more here.
By Bus
Stagecoach offers a network of frequent and reliable buses, which provide excellent access to all parts of Ely with bus stops within walking distance of Oliver Cromwell’s House. For further information see here or for the Bus Timetable call 0871 200 2233.
Coach
For groups visits by coach please refer to information provided here.
By Rail
Ely boasts direct connections to London King’s Cross, Norwich, Cambridge, the Midlands and Stansted Airport. Upon arrival it is then only a 15 minute walk to Oliver Cromwell’s House.
Greater Anglia have the following valuable resource to plan your journey, view here.