POW / MIA Memorial

The memorial sits quietly on the edge of Ely, a solemn reminder of those who never came home. It's a place that stops you dead - not grand or showy, just genuinely moving. You're looking at a tribute to prisoners of war and those missing in action, mainly from the Second World War, and the craftsmanship of the memorial itself demands respect.

What you get here is stark honesty. The names, the dates, the weight of it all. It's not the sort of attraction where you'll linger for hours, but that's rather the point. Fifteen minutes to half an hour, perhaps longer if you're someone whose family history connects to this place. History enthusiasts will appreciate the chance to pay their respects to servicemen and women whose stories might otherwise slip away unremembered.

The location works well if you're basing yourself at one of the nearby caravan parks - Trelander Camping and Caravanning is just a short drive away, as is Willow Grove Farm Glamping. Both make decent hubs for exploring the Cambridgeshire fens. You could visit this memorial as part of a broader day taking in Ely Cathedral, which is genuinely worth your time, then head back to your pitch for the evening.

There's no entry fee that we can establish, and it's accessible during daylight hours. Worth a detour if you're already in the area, though not something you'd drive miles out of your way for unless the connection is personal. The quiet matters here, though. It's a proper place to pause.