River Great Ouse

Historic buildings, culture and Cambridge University

The River Great Ouse is a beautiful river with a richly textured heritage landscape.

There’s a significant number of historic buildings, parks and ancient monuments. They provide a powerful reminder of the work and way of life of earlier generations, and are enjoyed by local people and visitors today.

 

Some Historic Attractions

• Ely Cathedral
• Cambridge Universities
• Birth place of Oliver Cromwell
• Stretham Old Engine near Ely
• The earliest example of a land drainage steam engine at Prickwillow Engine Museum
• The Museum of Fenland Drainage