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Lady Chapel and Mary

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

Concerts and Events

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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Safeguarding

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

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Life by Luxmuralis

4 - 8 February
A spectacular Sound and Light show

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Clothed in Glory Exhibition

12 February - 16 March
An exhibition of exquisite embroidery from the archives of the Community of the Sisters of the Church.

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Threads Though The Bible Exhibition

9 May - 30 June
An astonishing and inspiring exhibition of textile art by Jacqui Parkinson, featuring 44 huge panels.

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Home and Garden Show 2025

We are delighted to announce Ely Cathedral's first Home & Garden Show.

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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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Environment Action

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

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The Stained Glass Museum

The Stained Glass Museum within Ely Cathedral offers a unique insight into the fascinating history of stained glass.

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Visitor Opening Hours & Tickets

Monday to Saturday:
Visitor entry 10am - 4pm (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.

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.

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