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Campsites with campfires near Ely
93% (946) • 675 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ely
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
1. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
97%
(143)
1.6km from Ely · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping
2. Willow Grove Farm Glamping
100%
(12)
16km from Ely · 13 units
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£150
/ night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm
3. The Orchard at Fen End Farm
96%
(13)
16km from Ely · 7 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£80
/ night
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
4. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
97%
(292)
24km from Ely · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Blooms Westerby Farm
5. Blooms Westerby Farm
95%
(11)
25km from Ely · 5 units
Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£85
/ night
Freedom Farm Camping
6. Freedom Farm Camping
98%
(20)
30km from Ely · 30 units
Eco permanent pasture farm with 12 mile views across the countryside in West Suffolk near Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge.
Say goodbye to the road whilst camping privately and securely in 70 acres of paddocks edged with post and rail fencing. Footpaths accessed directly from the site to explore further afield.
We produce most of our own food and have a herd of Dexter grass fed beef cows grazing. Beef and vegetables available for sale depending on the season and availability.
Camping hammocks also welcome in the wood.
We also have equestrian facilities including a manege and it is possible to bring a horse by arrangement in summer. We have a guide available for hacking locally and a resident BS qualified instructor. Please contact for details.
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£25
/ night
King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park
7. King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park
90%
(43)
36km from Ely · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A well located Norfolk campsite with great access to the coast, fens and traditional market towns
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Thompson Hall Retreat
8. Thompson Hall Retreat
96%
(25)
38km from Ely · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£275
/ night
Ling's Meadow
9. Ling's Meadow
100%
(25)
40km from Ely · 10 units
Spacious tent pitches and glamping set within a lush, four-acre meadow, abuzz with Suffolk wildlife
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£17
/ night
Barn Owl Camping
10. Barn Owl Camping
97%
(18)
45km from Ely · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping and shepherd’s huts in rural Suffolk
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Glamp and Tipple
11. Glamp and Tipple
92%
(13)
47km from Ely · 5 units
Hotel-style glamping in Yurts on a Norfolk farm
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£200
/ night
Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
12. Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
100%
(14)
48km from Ely · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Luxury camping and glamping pitches within a wildflower meadow. Private loo per pitch, fire pit with BBQ Grill & a picnic bench.
Our North Essex hideaway is perfect for a country retreat under the stars. Just over an hour away from London, located in a rural setting outside the chocolate box village of Finchingfield with tea rooms and three great independent pubs.
We are a micro Lavender farm home to 3.5 kms of hand planted Lavandula × intermedia 'Lavender Grosso'. Our campers and glampers have unlimited access to our lavender field which overlooks rolling fields and sunset views, perfect for a relaxing evening amongst the purple blooms
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£40
/ night
Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
13. Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
100%
(13)
51km from Ely · 2 units
Peaceful glamping in an undisturbed meadow in beautiful Bressingham Gardens
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£105
/ night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
14. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
90%
(20)
53km from Ely · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly.
Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area!
Bring your sound system and have your own party or event.
Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away.
Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£27
/ night
Snettisham Meadows
15. Snettisham Meadows
96%
(24)
54km from Ely · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Set on a traditional family-run farm in rural Norfolk, Snettisham Meadows is on the outskirts of the pretty village of Snettisham and short drive away from North Norfolk's beautiful white sandy beaches.
Animal-mad campers, form an orderly queue please, as this 329-acre farm has several attractions up its sleeve for you, including meet-and-greets with pigs and ponies, lamb feeding in spring and deer safaris. There’s also a dog paddock for rent so four-legged companions can have a frisk around, and an area on the camping field is reserved for guests with dogs.
Campfires and barbecues are permitted and you can borrow firepits from the site owners. Logs are also available to buy. The site is only 10 minutes’ walk from a village pub if you fancy a change of scenery.
After a fun-filled day exploring this lovely part of Norfolk, come back to your pitch and keep your fingers crossed for clear skies and some serious stargazing.
Facilities include washing-up sinks, a small shop at reception for essential supplies and tourist information, USB phone charging and a freezer for ice packs.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate
16. Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate
100%
(12)
54km from Ely · 9 units
Luxury yurt glamping in a quiet meadow on a Norfolk estate
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£153
/ night
Stamford Meadows Glamping
17. Stamford Meadows Glamping
100%
(12)
60km from Ely · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£220
/ night
Secluded Woodland Camp
18. Secluded Woodland Camp
95%
(10)
64km from Ely · 27 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest.
We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse.
Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by.
Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Pets
Picnic table
Cooking equipment
from
£12
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
19. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
64km from Ely · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Driftways Glamping and Camping
20. Driftways Glamping and Camping
100%
(12)
64km from Ely · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in a spacious meadow on a South Norfolk smallholding
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£40
/ night
93% (946) • 675 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ely
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
1. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
97%
(143)
1.6km from Ely · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping
2. Willow Grove Farm Glamping
100%
(12)
16km from Ely · 13 units
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£150
/ night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm
3. The Orchard at Fen End Farm
96%
(13)
16km from Ely · 7 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£80
/ night
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
4. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
97%
(292)
24km from Ely · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Blooms Westerby Farm
5. Blooms Westerby Farm
95%
(11)
25km from Ely · 5 units
Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£85
/ night
Freedom Farm Camping
6. Freedom Farm Camping
98%
(20)
30km from Ely · 30 units
Eco permanent pasture farm with 12 mile views across the countryside in West Suffolk near Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge.
Say goodbye to the road whilst camping privately and securely in 70 acres of paddocks edged with post and rail fencing. Footpaths accessed directly from the site to explore further afield.
We produce most of our own food and have a herd of Dexter grass fed beef cows grazing. Beef and vegetables available for sale depending on the season and availability.
Camping hammocks also welcome in the wood.
We also have equestrian facilities including a manege and it is possible to bring a horse by arrangement in summer. We have a guide available for hacking locally and a resident BS qualified instructor. Please contact for details.
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£25
/ night
King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park
7. King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park
90%
(43)
36km from Ely · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A well located Norfolk campsite with great access to the coast, fens and traditional market towns
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Thompson Hall Retreat
8. Thompson Hall Retreat
96%
(25)
38km from Ely · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£275
/ night
Ling's Meadow
9. Ling's Meadow
100%
(25)
40km from Ely · 10 units
Spacious tent pitches and glamping set within a lush, four-acre meadow, abuzz with Suffolk wildlife
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£17
/ night
Barn Owl Camping
10. Barn Owl Camping
97%
(18)
45km from Ely · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping and shepherd’s huts in rural Suffolk
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Glamp and Tipple
11. Glamp and Tipple
92%
(13)
47km from Ely · 5 units
Hotel-style glamping in Yurts on a Norfolk farm
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£200
/ night
Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
12. Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
100%
(14)
48km from Ely · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Luxury camping and glamping pitches within a wildflower meadow. Private loo per pitch, fire pit with BBQ Grill & a picnic bench.
Our North Essex hideaway is perfect for a country retreat under the stars. Just over an hour away from London, located in a rural setting outside the chocolate box village of Finchingfield with tea rooms and three great independent pubs.
We are a micro Lavender farm home to 3.5 kms of hand planted Lavandula × intermedia 'Lavender Grosso'. Our campers and glampers have unlimited access to our lavender field which overlooks rolling fields and sunset views, perfect for a relaxing evening amongst the purple blooms
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£40
/ night
Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
13. Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
100%
(13)
51km from Ely · 2 units
Peaceful glamping in an undisturbed meadow in beautiful Bressingham Gardens
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£105
/ night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
14. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
90%
(20)
53km from Ely · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly.
Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area!
Bring your sound system and have your own party or event.
Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away.
Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£27
/ night
Snettisham Meadows
15. Snettisham Meadows
96%
(24)
54km from Ely · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Set on a traditional family-run farm in rural Norfolk, Snettisham Meadows is on the outskirts of the pretty village of Snettisham and short drive away from North Norfolk's beautiful white sandy beaches.
Animal-mad campers, form an orderly queue please, as this 329-acre farm has several attractions up its sleeve for you, including meet-and-greets with pigs and ponies, lamb feeding in spring and deer safaris. There’s also a dog paddock for rent so four-legged companions can have a frisk around, and an area on the camping field is reserved for guests with dogs.
Campfires and barbecues are permitted and you can borrow firepits from the site owners. Logs are also available to buy. The site is only 10 minutes’ walk from a village pub if you fancy a change of scenery.
After a fun-filled day exploring this lovely part of Norfolk, come back to your pitch and keep your fingers crossed for clear skies and some serious stargazing.
Facilities include washing-up sinks, a small shop at reception for essential supplies and tourist information, USB phone charging and a freezer for ice packs.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate
16. Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate
100%
(12)
54km from Ely · 9 units
Luxury yurt glamping in a quiet meadow on a Norfolk estate
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£153
/ night
Stamford Meadows Glamping
17. Stamford Meadows Glamping
100%
(12)
60km from Ely · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£220
/ night
Secluded Woodland Camp
18. Secluded Woodland Camp
95%
(10)
64km from Ely · 27 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest.
We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse.
Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by.
Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Pets
Picnic table
Cooking equipment
from
£12
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
19. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
64km from Ely · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Driftways Glamping and Camping
20. Driftways Glamping and Camping
100%
(12)
64km from Ely · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in a spacious meadow on a South Norfolk smallholding
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£40
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
István Ferenc
November 2025
Tent
I really enjoyed like always. Thank you Joe.
Beautiful place for solitude.
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Toyah
October 2025
Tent
With kids
We had such a fun time. Claire (our host) was lovely and made us feel incredibly welcome. We didn't bring anything to sit on (as we had taken public transport) and she was kind enough to lend us some benches for us to use on our patch. She ensured that our wood was kept dry for our campfire and that she was within reach should we need anything. We would definitely return again. Thank you for a lovely evening.
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Carl
October 2025
Tent
Just the one solo night at Hatters testing out some new equipment. Beautiful and well maintained campsite with a friendly owner Claire, who left me to myself. Non electric pitch.
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Connor
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay! Lovely campsite, we had the woodlands all to ourselves and enjoyed exploring the local footpaths and seeing the animals on the farm. Our dog loved it! The host Jon was very helpful and insightful with the local area. Will definitely be returning in the future!
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Nicolas
October 2025
With kids
We can only recommend this sweet little camp site in the middle of the orchard. We stayed in a bell tent for the weekend with our 7 year old son. The tent is cosy with a lovely wood burner.
There is a communal hut kitchen with all ustensiles and board games!
We enjoyed all the fire-pit and the honesty box to buy wood logs etc.
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István Ferenc
October 2025
Tent
I like this place very much so it wasn't the first time and certainly not the last.
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Niall
September 2025
Tent
With kids
We had an amazing stay at the wonderful Freedom Eco Farm. The location is really lovely, with distant views of rolling hills and mature trees - all to ourselves. What is especially great was Helena and Duncan’s relaxed and warm welcome and the ability to roam the tracks around their farm. The grass fed beef burgers were delicious and we’ll be back to try the swimming pond and sauna. Thanks, we loved our stay.
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Neil
September 2025
Tent
Great site, friendly staff, generous pitch sizes and straight onto the river. Will defiantly visit again
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Adam
September 2025
Tent
Lovely site! My partner and I had a great experience, easy to find with the directions Provided, and responsive hosts so all in all one of the best camp sites we’ve ever been to!
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Mark
September 2025
5 m Class B
Lovely campsite , staff really friendly. Easy access to the river. Nice walk along the river to March . Highly recommend
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Frankie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
A nice very clean campsite. Showers were nice and warm. Had a lovely campfire and watched the sun go down
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MARTYN
September 2025
Tent
Excellent private location. Very relaxing with good facilities.
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Q
September 2025
6 m travel trailer
With pets
Great spot! The field was clean, the views were awesome, and the host was friendly. I’d come back!
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Frankie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Great campsite. Lovely site wardens, site and facilities were all very clean and wrll thought out. Friday night pizza was a lovely treat and very tasty. Would deffinetly stay again.
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Paul
September 2025
Tent
Plenty of space where you’re pretty much left to your own devices. Portaloo in close proximity which was immaculate. You can pick your own pitch either in the wood, the field or next to the lake. We absolutely loved it. A great place to sit round the fire pit, listen to music, sink a beer and reminisce the good times. I found it the perfect place to decompress and forget the outside world! Took paddle boards and a kayak for a day down at Paper Mill Lock and it was perfect. Well worth a visit. £5 for all day parking, tea room and ice cream stall. The place was buzzing!! Tim’s land was the perfect base camp. Bravo Tim!!
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carla
September 2025
6 m Class A
With pets
Brilliant site, lovely views. Perfect for launching kayak or a bit of wild swimming.
Stayed for 2 nights in our motorhome with dog.
Great pizza can on Friday evening with plant based options. Will definitely be coming back
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István Ferenc
September 2025
Tent
Spent a wonderful time there. It's really secluded. I had the whole woods alone. The host is very friendly and helpful. I only missed my family because the place is well equipped for a family. Everything is there what you need to have a comfortable superb time in the nature. The host even provided a saw to be able to use the fallen branches for campfire. I will definitely go back, next time probably with my family.
I highly recommend this campsite!
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Sandra
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Great one night stop over with my grandson. Great showers and we were there on a Sunday morning so went on the farm tour which was brilliant
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Danny
August 2025
Tent
Brilliant campsite backing in to the River Nene. Great place to launch kayaks and paddle boards. Clean toilets and showers and fire pits on every pitch. 10/10
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Candice
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Perfect had a great stay! Would definitely recommend and back.
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Campsites with campfires near Ely guide
Where to go
River Great Ouse
The UK’s fifth-longest river flows right by Ely and is the city’s go-to outdoor playground. For boaters, the draw is the Ely marina and a waterway navigable from Bedford all the way to the coast at King’s Lynn in Norfolk. Walkers, meanwhile, relish long-distance paths like the Ouse Valley Way: via the Great Ouse and the River Cam’s riverbanks you can walk or cycle off-road to Cambridge. Look out for riverside camping in wildflower meadows a few miles northeast of Ely.
Thetford Forest
Thetford Forest (together with The King’s Forest to its south) spills over the flat heathland of North Suffolk and South Norfolk, 18 miles east of Ely. Here are well-maintained hiking and biking routes, including the Icknield Way, supposedly Britain’s oldest road. There are also prehistoric sites like Grime’s Graves flint mine (in the forest’s north). Thetford Forest’s northern edge, above Ickborough, contains two good campsites.
The Kings Forest
Divided from Thetford Forest only by a brief break of farmland, the King’s Forest is another arboreal wonderland. The long-distance Icknield Way trail passes through, while a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village sits by West Stow Country Park in the south. Check out the trio of excellent camping possibilities toward the forest’s south, which is bounded by the delightful River Lark.
River Lark
The River Lark meanders to Isleham from its confluence with the Great River Ouse before continuing upstream to Bury St Edmunds and beyond. Navigable for about 10 miles until Jude’s Ferry between Isleham’s marina and Mildenhall, the waterway sees plenty of pleasure boaters. Footpaths flank the river as far as Mildenhall, and there are several waterside campsites nearby.
When to go
Ely can be explored any time of year, but the busiest time for camping is during the July and August school summer holidays, when parking can be hard to come by, especially at hotspots like Thetford Forest. Average monthly temperatures max out at 23°C at this time. One of Britain’s leading folk music extravaganzas, Ely Folk Festival, marks July as an especially lively time to visit.