Oliver Cromwell’s House, one of Ely’s most iconic and historically significant landmarks, will be temporarily closed to the public from 14th October 2025 to allow for essential structural repairs to the front beam of the building.
These works form part of an ongoing commitment to preserve and protect this nationally important site, ensuring it remains safe and accessible for future generations.
The planned repairs are vital to address wear and stress on the original timber framework of the building, dating back to the 13th century.
The conservation project has been carefully designed to respect the house’s heritage, and the team will be working closely with specialist contractors experienced in historic building preservation.
During the temporary closure, all core services provided by Oliver Cromwell’s House will continue offsite, including the Tourist Information Centre and the popular Gift Shop, which will both relocate to Sessions House, Lynn Road, Ely, which has significant relevance to Ely, with many fascinating stories to tell.
Tours and talks about the building will be available to the community and visitors together with a series of new and exciting tour experiences in partnership with other local heritage sites and cultural organisations. Collectively, these initiatives will allow visitors to continue exploring the rich and diverse history of Ely through guided walks, collaborative events, and experiences throughout the city and surrounding area
The Visit Ely team will continue to offer visitor support, provide local information, and retail experiences from this temporary base.
Anna Bennett, Manager of Oliver Cromwell’s House, said: “We would like to encourage all our visitors and community to take advantage of exploring Sessions House during our temporary closure and your full support during this short period of restoration is appreciated. We are very lucky to have Oliver Cromwell’s House in Ely, so by preserving its vast, historical legacy enables us and future generations to continue to enjoy in the future”
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