Local Links
Peacocks Tearoom
Adjoining Waterside Antiques is Peacocks Tearoom – Britain’s best tearooms 2007.
Peacocks can be contacted on 01353 661100 or you can visit their website: www.peacockstearoom.co.uk.
Ice Creams
Throughout the summer an old-fashioned ice cream parlour supplying a range of delicious ice creams can be found immediately outside Waterside Antiques. Geoff can be contacted on 07950 546033.
Babylon Gallery
Right on the waterfront (20 yards from Waterside Antiques) is Babylon Gallery where a varied annual programme includes exhibitions from local regional and national artists. The gallery can be contacted on 01353 616991 or you can visit their website: www.adec.org.uk/babylon-gallery.
The Cutter Inn
The Cutter is a fantastic pub with great food and a family atmosphere. It is immediately on the waterfront (400 yards from Waterside Antiques). The Cutter Inn can be contacted on 01353 662713 or you can visit their website: www.thecutterinn.co.uk.
Nautical Cycling Tours
From March to September both children and adults can take a cycle ride on the Great Ouse River in these nautical cycles (50 yards from Waterside Antiques). Victor David from Nautical Cycle Tours can be contacted on 07756 634239 or you can visit the website: www.divertibem.co.uk.
Lynn Union Boat Trips
Throughout the summer, river cruises are running regularly from the Quay (50 yards from Waterside Antiques). A cruise and dine restaurant service is also available (booking required). Martin Mckeever can be contacted on 07572 829386.
Ely Cathedral
No visit to Ely is complete without viewing the magnificent 12th century cathedral at the very heart of Ely. Find out more about Ely Cathedral by visiting their website, www.elycathedral.org, or by telephoning 01353 667735.
Bed and Breakfast accommodation
The Riverside Inn is a well recommended and highly regarded guesthouse on the river front just 500 yards from Waterside Antiques. Lioi can be contacted on 01353 661677 or visit their website: www.riversideinn-ely.co.uk.
For more attractions in and around Ely please visit the official Ely Tourism website: http://visitely.eastcambs.gov.uk.