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Ely & District

History of Jubilee Gardens, Ely - Phil Mitzman

Event type: Monthly Talk and Social
Date: 3rd November 2026
Time: 2:30 pm
Venue: Countess Free Church
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Jubilee Gardens, Ely were opened by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh on 11 February 2002 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee year of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
The gardens provide the perfect link from Ely’s Waterside through to the City Centre.
Several events are held here throughout the year including a series of band concerts during the summer and the prestigious Eel Day where the World Eel Throwing Competition is held!
The gardens have secured Green Flag status since 2005. The award is designed to recognise and reward standards of excellence and is recognition of the high quality green space.