AUGUST 22ND, 2010
By ADMINISTRATOR
Nursing Homes near Ely
Cambridgeshire
Approximate Population: 13,954
The city of Ely is rich in history, charm and beauty and the jewel in the crown of the Fens. Formerly an island and surrounded by dramatic lowland fens, the city rises into the big wide-open skies. Dominating the skyline is one of the England’s most beautiful and largest Cathedrals. This medieval cathedral is known locally as the ‘Ship of the Fens’ and is famous for its unique Octagon tower, which when lit can be seen for tens of miles. The cathedral is also home to the only national museum dedicated to stained glass.
Ely’s most famous resident and former MP, Oliver Cromwell, lived in Ely for many years before becoming Lord Protector of England. His home is open to the public throughout the year and visitors can learn more about him in specially restored rooms and exhibits about 17th Century life. The house also houses the local Tourist Information Centre.
The city has a splendid array of historic buildings, many dating to medieval times and is characterised by its pattern of narrow streets and monastic buildings. Ely has a beautiful waterside area where you can enjoy a boat trip, riverside walks, explore the many cafes and antiques shops or listen to music in the park.
Nursing Homes near Ely Cambridgeshire
JULY 24TH, 2010
By ADMINISTRATOR
Nursing Homes near
Approximate Population: 136,292
Peterborough’s 3,000 years of heritage and its extensive choice of sporting, leisure, shopping and activity pursuits provide a dynamic experience that will exceed the expectations of business and leisure visitors alike.
A magnificent Norman Cathedral, boasting a towering west front and a famous painted nave ceiling, sits amid peaceful precincts just a few metres from the city’s exciting shopping and leisure facilities.
Visitors can enjoy a vast range of outdoor leisure activities amid picturesque countryside – including 2,000 acres of riverside parkland. There are plenty of attractions, events and festivals to thrill all ages and interests, including Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre, Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Nene Valley Railway, Burghley House, the Green Wheel, East of England Country Show and the Peterborough Beer Festival.
At night, Peterborough reveals a more vibrant character with theatres, cinemas, sports venues, pubs, clubs and restaurants competing for your attention. Extensive shopping facilities, including the Queensgate, Rivergate, Hereward Cross and Serpentine Green shopping centres, specialist and designer shops, high street stores and colourful markets, offer unrivalled retail therapy.
Cambridgeshire
JULY 4TH, 2010
By ADMINISTRATOR
Nursing Homes near Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
Approximate Population: 113,442
Cambridge is a scintillating beautiful city in the East of England, with links deeply forged into the history books. Complete with wonderful historical buildings of the internationally famous University, set on the picturesque banks of the River Cam. People have settled here since 1st Century BC.
Cambridge will delight and enthral most of her visitors, whether a tourist wishing to explore the diverse attractions, or a photographer or artist with a wealth of magic to capture that would take a lifetime. It has to be the stunning architecture of the University that will fulfil the curiosity of most visitors, and make it the first stop on anyone’s agenda, the oldest of the colleges is Peterhouse, which was founded in 1284, the opportunity to sample the history whether you join a walking tour and see the famous Kings College and Chapel, or St Johns College, why not take a ghost tour and see where ghostly happenings have occurred or for relaxation, a trip to the University Botanical Gardens where hundreds of plants jostle for admiration.
To lighten the wallet is an easy request as there are a myriad of shops on offer, not least the fabulous Market, where stalls are covered with canopies, and anything from food to clothes is available, on Sundays there is a Craft and Farmers Market. All of the major shopping streets lead into Market Square. One of the best ways to get around, apart from on foot or the punts that glide, has to be by bicycle which are easily hired, and a fun way of getting around, as long as you can ride one….Or be brave and take to the skies in Aeromega Helicopters that take you on a flight around Cambridge.. The wealth of secrets on show at many museums will keep the inquisitive happy, such as the Fitzwilliam Folk Museum which tells a fine story through exhibits covering the last three hundred years of domestic history.
Nursing Homes near Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
