Opening Hours

Visitor Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday: 9.30am - 4.30pm

Sunday: Noon - 3pm

Changes to Visitor Opening Hours
Very occasionally we need to close our doors to visitors for a private service, event, filming or maintenance; or restrict access to certain parts of the Cathedral. We are aware people travel long distances to visit Ely Cathedral so we try to minimise periods of closure as much as possible.

As soon as we know about a closure the information will be posted below. Please remember to check this page for any last minute changes prior to your visit as some events may have to be arranged at short notice.

Friday 10 May
Essential electrical work will mean limited visitor access to the Choir and Presbytery areas.

Saturday 11 May
Visitor access is 9.30am – 4.30pm, with last entry at 3.30pm.
The Lady Chapel will have limited access due a music festival event.
The Octagon will be busier than usual between 2.00-5.00pm due to choir rehearsals.
5.00pm - Choral Evensong under the Octagon - All are welcome to join the service.

Tuesday 14 May
10am - 12.30pm: No visitor access to the Presbytery and Lady Chapel due to a private event.

Wednesday 15 May
12 noon – 5pm: The Lady Chapel will be busier than usual due to set up for an evening event. Some visitor access and views will be limited.

Thursday 16 May
2pm - 4.30pm: The Octagon area will be busier than usual due to rehearsals for Tina Turner by Candlelight Some visitor access and views will be limited. Please note this will involve music sound checks.

Friday 17 May
2pm - 4.30pm: The Octagon area will be busier than usual due to rehearsals for Tina Turner by Candlelight Some visitor access and views will be limited. Please note this will involve music sound checks.

Monday 20 May
Visitor access is from 9.45am today due to a school service.

Thursday 23 May
9.30am - 4pm: Organ tuning. Please note this involves loud and repetitive sounds.

Friday 24 May
Visitor access is 9.30am - 1.30pm, with last entry at 12.30pm, due to a school prize-giving service. The Cathedral shop is open 10am - 1.30pm. The Stained Glass Museum is open 10am - 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Saturday 25 May
10.15am - 12 noon: No visitor access to the East End and Presbytery due to a wedding.
1.15pm - 3pm: No visitor access to the East End and Presbytery due to a wedding.

Sunday 26 May
1pm - 2.30pm: No visitor access to the Lady Chapel due to a private lunch.

Tuesday 28 May
2pm - 4pm: The Cathedral will be busier than usual due to school graduation rehearsals. Some visitor access and views may be limited.

Wednesday 29 May
9.30am - 11.30am: The Cathedral will be busier than usual due to school graduation rehearsals. Some visitor access and views may be limited.
4pm - 5pm: No visitor access to the Lady Chapel due to a family service.

Thursday 30 May
9.45am - 12 noon: No visitor access to the East End and Presbytery due to a service.
10.30am - 1pm: No visitor access to the Lady Chapel due to a private event.

Friday 31 May
11.45am - 12.45pm: No visitor access to the Lady Chapel due to a service of Holy Communion. All are welcome to join the service.

June

Saturday 1 June
The Cathedral is closed to visitors for graduation ceremonies.
Please note: the Stained Glass Museum and Cathedral shop are also closed today.

Wednesday 5 June
1.45pm – 3.30pm: No visitor access to the East End and Presbytery due to a funeral.
3.30pm – 5pm: No visitor access to the Lady Chapel due to a private event.

Thursday 6 June
1pm – 4pm: The Octagon area will be busier than usual with rehearsals for A Night at the Opera by Candlelight. Some visitor access and views may be limited.

Saturday 8 June
1pm – 4pm: The Octagon area will be busier than usual with rehearsals and sound checks for Libera. Some visitor access and views may be limited.

Wednesday 12 June
1pm – 4pm: The Octagon area will be busier than usual with rehearsals for Tenebrae. Some visitor access and views may be limited.

Thursday 13 June
12 noon – 5pm: The Lady Chapel will be busier than usual with set up for an evening event.
1pm – 2pm: No visitor access to the Presbytery due to a lunchtime concert. All are welcome to attend the concert.

Saturday 15 June
1pm – 4pm: The Octagon area will be busier than usual with rehearsals for Littleport Brass in Concert. Some visitor access and views may be limited.

Thursday 20 June
1pm – 2pm: No visitor access to the Presbytery due to a lunchtime concert. All are welcome to attend the concert.

Friday 21 June
11.15am – 1pm: No visitor access to the East End and Presbytery due to a wedding.

Saturday 22 June
10.30am – 3pm: No visitor access to the East End and Presbytery due to weddings.

Monday 24 June
9.30am – 4pm: organ tuning. Please note this involves loud and repetitive sounds.

Wednesday 26 June
10am – 12 noon: The Octagon area will be busier than usual with ordination rehearsals.
4pm – 5pm: No visitor access to the Lady Chapel due to a service.

Thursday 27 June
1pm – 2pm: No visitor access to the Presbytery due to a lunchtime concert. All are welcome to attend the concert.

Saturday 29 June
Visitor access is 9.30am – 4pm, with last entry at 3pm, due to an Ordination Service at 5pm.