Historic churches · East of England
East Cambridgeshire
In or near Ely.
East Cambridgeshire (locally known as East Cambs) is a local government district in Cambridgeshire, England. Its council is based in the cathedral city of Ely. The district also contains the towns of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 1.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit East Cambridgeshire, the nearest railway station is Ely, located 1.9 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is CB7 5TJ.
About
East Cambridgeshire (locally known as East Cambs) is a local government district in Cambridgeshire, England. Its council is based in the cathedral city of Ely. The district also contains the towns of Littleport and Soham and surrounding rural areas, including parts of the Fens. Since 2017 the district has been a constituent member of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, led by the directly elected Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The neighbouring districts are South Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Fenland, King's Lynn and West Norfolk and West Suffolk.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
East Cambridgeshire (locally known as East Cambs) is a local government district in Cambridgeshire, England. Its council is based in the cathedral city of Ely. The district also contains the towns of Littleport and Soham and surrounding rural areas, including parts of the Fens. Since 2017 the district has been a constituent member of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, led by the directly elected Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The neighbouring districts are South Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Fenland, King's Lynn and West Norfolk and West Suffolk.
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Background
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. The new district covered the area of three former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named East Cambridgeshire, reflecting its position within the wider county.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.3870, 0.2940
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 5TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: East Cambridgeshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Stuntney Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Stuntney
Villages · 1.0 km
Division Bell" view of the Cathedral
Viewpoints · 1.6 km
Roswell Pits
Wildlife reserves · 1.8 km
Babylon ARTS
Galleries · 1.9 km
Railway 200
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Cutter Public House
Historic pubs · 1.9 km
Roswell Pits
Forests & woodlands · 1.9 km
Ely Cinema
Theatres · 2.0 km
Eel Mosaic
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
41 and 41a, Broad Street
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Ely Islamic Centre
Historic churches · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Cambridgeshire?
- East Cambridgeshire is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 5TJ), in the parish of Ely.
- What is East Cambridgeshire?
- East Cambridgeshire (locally known as East Cambs) is a local government district in Cambridgeshire, England. Its council is based in the cathedral city of Ely. The district also contains the towns of
- How do I get to East Cambridgeshire?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 5TJ.
- Who owns East Cambridgeshire?
- East Cambridgeshire is owned by East Cambridgeshire District Council.
- Is East Cambridgeshire a protected site?
- Yes — East Cambridgeshire is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is East Cambridgeshire free to visit?
- Yes, East Cambridgeshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Cambridgeshire?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 5TJ.