Farms (open to visitors) · East of England
Dovecote To St John's Farm
In or near Ely.
Dovecote To St John's Farm — a Grade I-listed farm in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 1.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dovecote To St John's Farm is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Oliver Cromwell's House is the former family home of the Lord Protector, showcasing a revamped Civil War Exhibition with interactive displays. Visitors can engage with history through costumes, games, and an audio tour that brings the story of Oliver Cromwell to life.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dovecote To St John's Farm is a Grade I listed farm located in London. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.3983, 0.2551
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB6 3BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Phone
- 01353 662062
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm (1st April until 31st October); 11am–4pm (1st November until 31st March); closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
- Official site
- www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527727 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dovecote To St John's Farm?
- Dovecote To St John's Farm is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB6 3BQ), in the parish of Ely.
- What is Dovecote To St John's Farm?
- Dovecote To St John's Farm — a Grade I-listed farm in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dovecote To St John's Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB6 3BQ.
- Is Dovecote To St John's Farm a listed building?
- Dovecote To St John's Farm is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Dovecote To St John's Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Dovecote To St John's Farm is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Dovecote To St John's Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB6 3BQ.