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Lady Chapel and Mary

Joyfully proclaiming the love of God in Worship, Outreach, Welcome and Care

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Cathedral Services

Three Services are held at the Cathedral every day of the year without exception.

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Octagon Tower Tours

* A Cathedral highlight *
One of the wonders of medieval engineering, this incredible structure completed in 1342 is considered the jewel in the Cathedral crown.

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Multi-Media Digital Guides

Our new state-of-the-art Digital Guides allow you to experience a self guided tour of Ely Cathedral at your own pace. (included with Visitor ticket)

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Online Shop

Visit our Online Shop for a selection of souvenirs, gifts, jewellery and books.

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The Blessed Virgin Mary by David Wynne in the Lady Chapel

Special Interest Tours

Our Special Interest Tour programme for 2024 includes 3 brand new tours, alongside returning favourites.

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Christmas Fair Exhibitors

Applications for this years Christmas Gift & Food Fair are now closed.

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Support Us

It costs £10,000 a day to care for our historic building, maintain our worship and music tradition, and carry out our contemporary mission of education, outreach, and care.

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Visitor Opening Hours & Tickets

Monday to Saturday:
Visitor entry 9.30am - 4.30pm (visitor charges apply)

Sunday:
Visitor entry 12 Noon - 3pm (visitor charges apply)

Please check any changes to opening hours before you visit.

We kindly request that Visitor Tickets are booked in advance.

Services usually take place Monday - Saturday at 5.30pm and Sunday at 10.30am & 4pm – everyone is welcome to attend.

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Safeguarding at Ely Cathedral

We are fully committed to safeguarding all who worship or attend activities here.

We fully acknowledge we have a duty of care to all. We have robust policies and guidelines in place and we follow the advice, guidance and practice of the Church of England in Promoting a Safer Church.

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