After two years of extensive development, the Visit Ely App is launching for public download from both the Apple and Google Play stores, allowing anyone with a compatible handset to discover the enormous amount that this fantastic pocket city.
With over three hundred businesses already listed, 5 exciting trails and a heritage focused Quest the app offers so much to residents and visitors alike. From opening times and contact information to directions using the Map app on an individual’s handset, there is no longer any fear that people can miss something in this city.
Why not discover Ely Museum and their incredible collection dating from Anglo-Saxon to date, before exploring Ely Markets and then finishing the day at Ely Riverside, exploring the gallery, antiques and more. With all public facilities now listed, there need no longer be any concern around finding the nearest public convenience, bus stop or car park. Everything is there for you at the touch of a fingertip.
Another function is our city events, which are all listed on the app including locations. You can even set a reminder on your phone to make sure you don’t miss anything. With planned additional functionality already on course, including businesses being able to offer promotions directly within the mobile app and audio tours and treasure hunts, this ever-growing app will become an invaluable tool for residents and visitors in and around Ely. The app will also be regularly updated so that new businesses and upcoming events are accessible.
Anna Bennett, Tourism and Town Centre Manager comments ‘we are overjoyed with our award winning app, and this truly allows are visitors from all over the world access to our fantastic city, and all we have to offer. I would also like to personally thank all those involved, which includes the team here at Visit Ely, Calvium Ltd and East Cambs District Council comms team. We are very proud of this new and innovative way to progress tourism for Ely‘.
Press release from Visit Ely
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