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The Great Britain Guide

Farms (open to visitors) · East of England

St John's Farmhouse

In or near Ely.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible££

St John's Farmhouse — a Grade I-listed farm in england-london, United Kingdom.

An old house in the St. John's area of Ely - geograph.org.uk - 390598

Colin Attenborough — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Nearest railway station
Ely · 1.2 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

St John's Farmhouse 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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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 Cromwell's life 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

St John's Farmhouse is a Grade I listed farm located in London. It is notable for 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
52.3984, 0.2548
County
Cambridgeshire
Parish
Ely
Postcode
CB6 3BQ
Parliamentary constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Phone
01353 662062
Nearest railway station
Ely1.2 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

Sources

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Places to eat & drink

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Dovecote To St John's Farm

Dovecote To St John's Farm — a Grade I-listed farm in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St John's Farmhouse?
St John's Farmhouse is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB6 3BQ), in the parish of Ely.
What is St John's Farmhouse?
St John's Farmhouse — a Grade I-listed farm in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to St John's Farmhouse?
The nearest railway station is Ely, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB6 3BQ.
Is St John's Farmhouse a listed building?
St John's Farmhouse is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
Is St John's Farmhouse a protected site?
Yes — St John's Farmhouse is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to St John's Farmhouse?
The nearest railway station is Ely, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB6 3BQ.