The Ely Eel Festival 2025 was a huge success, with over 7,000 attendees enjoying the three-day celebration. This year’s festival had a special VE Day 80th anniversary theme, with the High Street adorned in VE bunting for the annual parade. The Eel Parade was led by Fred Duffield’s WW2 jeeps,…

Burrows Newsagent, a beloved family-run shop in Ely, has closed its doors after 125 years of service. Founded in 1899 by James Frederick Burrows, the shop became a cornerstone of the community, passed down through four generations of the Burrows family. Owner Jeff Burrows, who took over in 1973, decided…

65 Waterside, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AUE: peacockstea@fastmail.co.ukT: 01353 661 100Fine B&BE: peacockbookings65@gmail.comT: 07900 666 161 (B&B only)Opening Times Wed – Sun 10.30am – 5.00pm | Last Orders 4.30pm | Tearoom Closes 5pmClosed Monday and Tuesday except Bank Holidays. Peacocks Tearoom is a charming tearoom located in a classic stone cottage…