Ely Scavenger Hunt: Truly, Madly, Ely: A Cathedral City Quest
Get ready for the Ely Scavenger Hunt adventure! Explore the Isle of Ely and it's lively downtown as you solve riddles, tackle missions, and complete fun challenges. This interactive walking tour let's your team discover city center gems like Ely Cathedral and Oliver Cromwell's House. Perfect for sightseeing, friendly competition, flexibility, and big
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Ely. This top rated Ely Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.95 miles and has 8 stops.
Activity Info: Truly, Madly, Ely: A Cathedral City Quest
Ely is known as the Ship of the Fens—a Cambridgeshire Cathedral Town with a rich Eel Heritage and vibrant riverside charm. It's market town spirit shines in every corner. The hunt kicks off in Ely Downtown, guiding you to iconic spots like Mosaic Eel, Boat Race Plaque, Cromwell's House, sundials, and gargoyles. Solve trivia and photo challenges at each stop! Whether you are a local or visiting Fenland City for the first time, this scavenger hunt adventure brings fresh excitement to familiar streets while unveiling hidden history for explorers of all backgrounds.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Eel Spear Sculpture
Step into the heart of Ely Cathedral City, where every clue uncovers quirky trivia and local art. This spot is a favorite for puzzle-solving teams eager to discover hidden gems on their Ely Scavenger Hunt adventure.
Boat Race Plaque
Uncover a slice of Eel Heritage City history at this point of interest. Your team will enjoy outdoor missions, learn Ely Riverside secrets, and spot landmarks only locals know about during your scavenger hunt adventure.
Mosaic Eel
Test your puzzle-solving skills in Cambridgeshire Cathedral Town. This stop offers photo challenges and local trivia, making it a must-visit for those seeking lots of fun on their Ely Downtown scavenger hunt route.
Ely Castle Mound
This landmark in Little City with a Big Cathedral is perfect for teamwork missions. Expect riddles tied to Ely's past, plus scenic architecture that makes every photo challenge memorable on your scavenger hunt adventure.
Ely Cathedral Sundial
Hidden among Fenland City's historic sites, this location rewards explorers with fun facts and outdoor activities. Your team might even spot a rare architectural detail known only to longtime residents.
Ely Cathedral
Join the hunt at this scenic stop along Ely Riverside. Teams love solving riddles here while enjoying views that inspired poets—plus, there is a secret plaque nearby for those who look carefully.
Ely Cathedral Gargoyles
A highlight on any Ely Scavenger Hunt adventure, this attraction features unique architecture and playful challenges. Local legend hints at a hidden carving—will your team be the first to find it?
Oliver Cromwell's House
Celebrate teamwork at this vibrant Market Town of Ely location. Enjoy outdoor activities, uncover hidden gems, and collect fun facts that make each step on your scavenger hunt memorable.
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- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
- Valid for one year for up to 6 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
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- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
How the Ely Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and friends—no reservations needed! Open our app in downtown Ely to start solving riddles, completing photo challenges, and earning points on your own schedule. As you explore city center landmarks together, teamwork helps unlock clues. Compete on the leaderboard while discovering Ely's secrets—all from your mobile device!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Ely, England
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.53 KM (0.95 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
Earn The Ely Scavenger Hunt High Score
Ready to compete? On the Ely Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate gets interactive missions across places like Mosaic Eel or Oliver Cromwell's House. Work together to solve riddles at Boat Race Plaque or snap creative photos by cathedral sundials. Climb up the city leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights in this fun city center challenge!
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Reviews for Ely Scavenger Hunt: Truly, Madly, Ely: A Cathedral City Quest
I downloaded the ScavengerHunt.com app and learned so much about Big E while visiting the Cathedral Sundial and hidden gems throughout Downtown with friends.
Simon Finch
There are so many cool things to do in Ely but this treasure hunt stands out. We explored Castle Mound and found points of interest we never knew about.
Olga Bradley
The self-guided walking tour through Downtown Ely was an awesome outdoor activity. Discovering the Boat Race Plaque and Eel Spear Sculpture was a blast.
Lara Beckett
For a fun date idea, we tried the Downtown Scavenger Hunt and loved every minute. Solving clues near Oliver Cromwell House and Mosaic Eel made it extra special.
Wesley Cobb
Exploring the heart of Little E on the Ely Scavenger Hunt was a highlight for our family. The riddles at Ely Cathedral Gargoyles kept everyone engaged.
Eloise Manning
ScavengerHunt.com made exploring River Town incredible. The interactive app led my team to iconic spots like Oliver Cromwells House for a memorable walking tour of Downtown.
Nadine Layton
I had so much fun walking through Downtown on this scavenger hunt adventure. The Cathedral Sundial is a hidden gem I never noticed before. Great thing to do in Ely.
Rufus Kemp
The Ely Scavenger Hunt was the perfect outdoor activity. Exploring city center stops like Eel Spear Sculpture and Boat Race Plaque gave us fresh air and local history.
Leonie Barker
This was a fantastic date idea in Little Venice. Solving challenges by Mosaic Eel and the Castle Mound brought us closer as we enjoyed this unique Downtown adventure.
Nathaniel Dawson
My family loved the Ely Scavenger Hunt in River Town. The riddles around Oliver Cromwells House and Ely Cathedral Gargoyles made teamwork super fun for everyone.
Hannah Vaughn
The Fens Downtown has so many cool things to do and this scavenger hunt was top notch. Loved using ScavengerHunt.com app to explore every point of interest with friends.
Harriet Mills
Elytown is full of charm and history. Doing this scavenger hunt made me see spots like Ely Cathedral Sundial in a new light. Such a unique thing to do for locals or visitors.
Joel Webster
Exploring downtown on this walking tour felt like a real treasure hunt. The Ely Castle Mound gave great views, and we found hidden gems like the Eel Spear Sculpture.
Clara Newton
My partner and I did the Ely Scavenger Hunt in downtown for a date idea and had an amazing time cracking riddles at Mosaic Eel and the Boat Race Plaque. Really fun adventure.
Landon Porter
Ely Scavenger Hunt through city center was perfect for my family. We loved the Ely Cathedral Gargoyles and solving photo challenges at Oliver Cromwell's House.
Martha Collins
As tourists we wanted something unique The scavenger hunt hit all the best points of interest from Ely Cathedral Sundial to Cromwells House It is an ideal way to discover Little E
Georgina Vaughn
The Downtown scavenger adventure was an awesome way to see hidden gems like Ely Castle Mound The app from ScavengerHuntcom made it so easy and fun to explore this neighborhood
Sophie Bancroft
If you are looking for things to do in Ely the scavenger hunt is a must We wandered by the Mosaic Eel and even spotted that quirky Eel Spear Sculpture Great city walking tour
Miles Kendrick
My partner and I had such a good time on our date in Old Town with ScavengerHuntcom We laughed at the Gargoyles and solved puzzles by Oliver Cromwells place
Fiona Marston
I loved exploring Little E with my family on the Ely Scavenger Hunt The riddles led us to cool spots like Ely Cathedral and the Boat Race Plaque Such a great outdoor activity
Callum Reynolds