Harvest Weekend
Various dates
Tickets
Ground Floor entry is free on Saturday & Sunday of Harvest Weekend. Book Tower tours via the links on this page.
Celebrate the Harvest!
'All Things Bright and Beautiful'
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October
Everyone is warmly invited to join us for a special Harvest Celebration at the Cathedral, inspired by the much-loved hymn All Things Bright & Beautiful.
As we come together to give thanks for the gifts of the earth and the talents we have been blessed with, the Cathedral will be transformed with beautiful seasonal decorations and vibrant displays.
On Saturday families can enjoy seeing a tractor outside the Cathedral and, inside, children will have the chance to climb aboard mini ride-on tractors and take part in a variety of harvest-themed activities.
Members of the Cathedral team will be available to chat about the life and work of the Cathedral, offering a unique opportunity to discover more about this historic place of worship and the many ways to get involved in our community.
The Nave will be filled with stunning floral arrangements created by the Cathedral Flower Guild, alongside inspiring harvest displays from G's, the NFU and local schools. We are also delighted to welcome the Cambridge Bee Keeping Association, who will be sharing fascinating insights into the world of bees and their vital role in our environment. Visitors can also enjoy honey tasting, discovering how different flowers and landscapes influence the flavour of the honey.
Ely Food Bank will be collecting food donations during the weekend, if you are able to contribute, please do come and support them.
Whether you're visiting for the flowers, the family activities, the harvest displays or simply to enjoy the atmosphere of this much-loved festival, we look forward to welcoming you.
Ground floor entry is free on Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October.
Octagon Tower Tours & West Tower Experiences are available to book (charges apply).
Harvest Festival Worship
Friday 9 October, 6.30pm for 7pm (fully booked!)
Harvest Supper with Harvest Hymns
A fundraiser for the Ely Food Bank.
Sunday 11 October, 10.30am
Harvest Festival Eucharist
Sunday 11 October, 4pm
Harvest Prayer and Praise
A service of praise especially for families to worship together.
City Event
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October, 10am - 4pm
Visit Ely’s Autumn & Harvest Fayre
On Palace Green and Cross Green.
Celebrating the flavours, traditions and colours of autumn!
Monday 12 October, from 10am
Harvest Produce sale
in the Cathedral.