Historic houses · East of England
Hill House
In or near Ely.
Hill House — historic building in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hill House is a historic house in Cambridgeshire, London. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area CB7.
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Official information
The Stained Glass Museum is the only museum in the UK dedicated to stained glass art, featuring a significant collection that spans from the 13th century to the present. Located in the triforium of Ely Cathedral, it offers visitors a chance to engage with stained glass through displays and workshops led by professional artists.
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
Hill House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Ely, Cambridgeshire. It is situated within the Ouse Washes, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR wetland site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3957, 0.2623
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 4DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Phone
- 01353 660347
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm) from 1 April – 31 October; 10:00am – 4:00pm (last admission 3:30pm) from 2 November – 31 March; closed 25–26 Dec
- Official site
- stainedglassmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17543493 (CC0)
- commons: Hill House, Back Hill, Ely Geograph-2938521-by-JThomas.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill House?
- Hill House is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 4DG), in the parish of Ely.
- What is Hill House?
- Hill House — historic building in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hill House?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 4DG.
- Is Hill House a listed building?
- Hill House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Hill House a protected site?
- Yes — Hill House is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Hill House?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 4DG.