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Lantern Tower Octagon
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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The Octagon Tower at Ely Cathedral

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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Christmas Gift & Food Fair

Wednesday 19 - Saturday 22 November
Book tickets for our Christmas Gift and Food Fair

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Advent and Christmas Services

View details of our upcoming Advent and Christmas services

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The Almonry Kitchen

Visit The Almonry Kitchen in the Cathedral grounds as part of your visit.

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Safeguarding

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

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Environment Action

Ely Cathedral has been awarded the prestigious A Rocha UK Eco Church 'Gold' Award!'

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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 - 4pm (visitor charges apply)

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

Please check any changes to opening hours for closures or restricted access before you visit.

We recommend booking Visitor Tickets and tours 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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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Ely Cathedral, we are committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the importance of creating and maintaining a fully inclusive environment, where people can work collaboratively in order to enrich our community, drive innovation and support creativity.