Explore a Green Flag award-winning park featuring open spaces, a toddler play area, water feature, and seasonal events including summer band concerts.

Jubilee Gardens Ely is a prestigious green space opened in 2002 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Located in the heart of Ely, the gardens provide the perfect connection between the city's Waterside and City Centre, offering families a diverse range of outdoor experiences. The venue features open spaces ideal for picnicking and free play, formal garden beds, and a dedicated toddler play area, making it suitable for visitors of all ages from infants to adults. A water feature and bandstand add to the ambiance, while one of five distinctive Eel Artworks can be discovered within the gardens. The park has maintained Green Flag status since 2005, recognising its excellence in providing high-quality green space to the local community in East Cambridgeshire. Throughout the year, Jubilee Gardens hosts several events that appeal to families, including a series of popular band concerts during the summer months. The gardens are also home to the prestigious Eel Day celebration, featuring the unique World Eel Throwing Competition. With free entry, dog-friendly facilities, and pushchair-friendly pathways, the gardens welcome families and visitors of all abilities to enjoy this award-winning outdoor destination.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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fiorello lata

a month ago

Lovely time spent with my son here,so happy to visit this wonderful place, recommend to go for visit Ely

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UK Photo Journey

2 years ago

Wide open green space which is perfect for picnic. It must be heaven in summer for some outdoor fun. There's play ground for kids, nice river boating facility next to it. Pubs and restaurants around. Even I love the most river view from here.

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Suzanne Press

2 years ago

Lovely area away from the river ,very clean ,lots of seating , nice and quite

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Nicola Still

4 years ago

Great family fun day out as it was part of Pride in Ely event. There is local free carpark very close by.

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Amie Narelle Barrett

6 years ago

Lovely little garden by Ely River, with a band stand and park. Jubilee Gardens hosts several events throughout the year including Aquafest, Ely Pride and Eel Day to name a few.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026