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.

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Some Historic Attractions

• Ely catherdral
• Cambridge Universities
• Birth place of Oliver Cromwell
• Historic fenland Denver Windmill
• Stretham Old Engine near Ely
• The earliest example of a land-drainage steam engine Prickwillow Engine Museum in Prickwillow
• The museum of Fenland drainage

For a full list of things to do and see on the River Ouse try the visit great ouse website