Educational Visits at Oliver Cromwell's House

Visit the former Lord Protector's family home. Experience what domestic life would have been like in the 17th C. Oliver Cromwell's House can offer a variety of areas of study: experience the life of Cromwell, discover Mrs Cromwell, Civil War exhibition, Oliver Cromwell and the Commonwealth, 17th C. clothes and toys/games, Oliver Cromwell - hero or villlain?, eel trail and film on the draining of The Fens. Combination tours offered with Ely Cathedral, the Stained Glass Museum and Ely Museum.
OPENING TIMES: Please contact for details.
SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 1 hour.
EDUCATIONAL VISIT FACILITIES:
Free preliminary visit for teacher, guided tours, languages spoken (French, German).
Prices
EDUCATIONAL RATES:
Please contact for details.
Contact
Aileen SharpTel: 01353 616397
www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk
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Venue
Oliver Cromwell's House29 St Mary's Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4HF
www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk
Map reference: TL 537801
By Road:
Ely is easily accessed by road via the A10 or A142 off the A14. Car parking is Ely is free with disabled parking allocation in car parks and central Ely.
By Public Transport:
There is also a centrally located railway station, with good links to the rest of the region that makes Ely ideally situated to use as a base whilst visiting Cambridge, Newmarket, Norwich or the Norfolk Coast. We look forward to welcoming you!
Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile from Ely station
Also at this venue
Oliver Cromwell's House
Group Visits
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Tue 26 Oct 2010 | Battle of the Fens: Family Activity |
| Tue 21 Dec 2010 | Christmas with the Cromwells: Family Activity |
| Tue 28 Dec 2010 | Christmas with the Cromwells: Family Activity |
Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Entrance
Entrance is well lit
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
Visitor information available in audio format
Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
Hearing loop system
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Notes
We are a listed building and hence have a limited access

key
aileen.sharp@eastcambs.gov.uk
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