Christmas Fun at Ely Cathedral
We have lots going on throughout November and December for everyone to enjoy, from feasting with Henry VIII to exploring the Nativity story through our new trail.
Christmas Dress Up Day
Join Ely Cathedral Learning team for dressing up and Christmas crafts on 22nd December between 10.30am and 12.00pm. Our new Christmas trail, Through Mary's Eyes: A Mother's Nativity, will also be available from this day until 3rd January 2024.
Where will you be?
You'll find us in the Lady Chapel with Christmas crafts on 22nd December. The trail will also be available from 22nd December, it will be up around the Cathedral and you'll be able to collect a trail sheet from the ticket office.
What will you be doing?
We'll all be dressed up as people, angels and stars from the Nativity story - the sparklier the better! We'd love to see your costumes too! In the Lady Chapel we'll have lots of different Christmas crafts for you to have a go at, as well as toys for our youngest visitors. As well as these activities, it will be the first day of our Christmas trail - Through Mary's Eyes: A Mother's Nativity.
How do I join in?
Just come along to the Cathedral between 10.30am and 12.00pm on 22nd December to join in with our Dress Up Day and then any day afterwards until 3rd January to explore the trail. There is no need to pre-book this event, it free with standard entry (don't forget to bring proof of address if you have a CB6/7 postcode so that you can enter for free). We are happy to provide a range of craft activities for children young and old at no extra cost, though a suggested donation of £2 would be much appreciated. Please note that we will have a photographer with us on 22nd December. If you do not wish to be included in the photographs please let a member of staff know and we will ask the photographer to ensure that you are not in any shots. Photographs may be used on our website, social media and for other marketing purposes.
Through Mary's Eyes: A Mother's Nativity
This year, our Christmas trail explores the Nativity through the eyes of Mary, mother of Christ and will be available in the Cathedral from Friday 22nd December to Wednesday 3rd January.
Where will you be?
The trail will be set out around the Cathedral so you can explore our beautiful building as you discover more about the story of Christmas. Trail sheets and reflections rings will be available from the ticket office.
What will you be doing?
The trail explores the key events surrounding the birth of Christ, from the moment that Mary is told of her pregnancy to the arrival and warning of the Magi. Trail sheets are available to help younger visitors to explore and understand the story. You'll also be able to pick up a reflection ring. The reflection rings include a series of cards and reflections to help children and people of all ages reflect on the story, what it means and how Mary experienced these events. The trail will be available between Friday 22nd December and Wednesday 3rd January during visitor opening times.
How do I join in?
Pick up a trail sheet or reflection ring (or both) from the ticket office when you come into the Cathedral. This will show you where the different stations are located around the Cathedral. There is no need to pre-book for this activity and it is free with standard entry (don't forget to bring proof of address if you have a CB6/7 postcode so that you can enter for free). The trail sheets are yours to take home, but please do return the reflection rings at the end of your visit.
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