Cathedral Opening Times
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Summer
Winter
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7.00am-7.00pm
7.30am-6.00pm (Monday-Saturday)
7.30am-5.00pm (Sunday) |
Cathedral Services
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Sundays
Weekdays |
8.15am, 10.30am and 4.00pm
7.40am, 8.00am, 12 noon, 12.10pm and 5.30pm |
Admission Charges
It costs over £1m a year - £3,000 a day to keep the Cathedral open. Visitors are therefore asked to pay the following. Find out more ...
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Admission Charges
Admission including guided tour *
Admission + Octagon Tower **
Admission + West Tower **
Combined Ticket
Octagon Tower or West Tower
Stained Glass Museum only
The Total Experience
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Adults
£5.50
£9.00
£9.00
£8.30
£5.00
£3.50
£11.80
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Concessions
£4.70
£8.20
£8.20
£6.70
£5.00
£2.50
£10.20
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* The basic admission charge includes a ground floor guided tour at the times when these are scheduled.
** For safety reasons, children under 10 are not allowed to ascend the Octagon and West Towers and a maximum of 12 adults are permited on each tour.
Guided Tours
The basic admission charge includes a ground floor guided tour at the times when these are scheduled.
Photography
Still photography in Ely Cathedral is free of charge. A charge of £2 is levied for video filming or if a tripod is used. PLEASE NOTE. Flash photography must not be used in the Cathedral during services.
Visitors with disabilities
Ely Cathedral welcomes disabled visitors.
Wheelchairs are available for use in the Cathedral
We can provide audio guides, large print and Braille guides.
There is a toilet suitable for disabled visitors in the Processional Way
A loop system operates in the North and South Transepts and is always available.
A leaflet designed to help visitors with disabilities to make the most of their visit, is available from the Information Desks. Visit the Visitors section of our website for further detailed information.
Chaplain
If a chaplain is not on duty, and you wish to see a priest, have a word with a welcomer, verger or other member of staff who will contact the Canon in Residence.
The Cathedral Shop
The Cathedral Shop offers a wide range of guides, souvenirs, gifts, classical CD's and Cassettes, religious and local books.
The Old Choir House
The Cathedral Shop in the High Street offers an imaginative selection of beautiful greetings cards, pottery, glassware and jewellery.
The Refectory Café
Situated within the Cathedral, the Refectory Café provides a welcome stop for refreshments.
The Almonry
Situated in the grounds of the Cathedral, the The Almonry Tea Rooms and Restaurant in the 12th century vaulted undercroft provide coffees, teas and lunches all year round.
Garden seating in summer. Group Bookings for lunch or for coffee and teas may be made by contacting +44 (0)1353 666360.
For additional information please contact
Ely Cathedral,
Chapter House,
The College,
Ely,
Cambs.
CB7 4DL
Telephone: +44 (0)1353 667735
Fax: +44 (0)1353 665658
E-mail: receptionist@cathedral.ely.anglican.org
Where to stay in Ely
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Travelling to Ely Cathedral
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