Group Visits

We warmly welcome all groups, including special interest groups, language school groups and organised tours. Please note advanced booking is essential to ensure the best experience for your group.

Enjoy preferential admission rates for groups over 15 people by contacting our Visits and Groups coordinator who will help reserve your booking with us.

Local School Groups

Please contact learning@elycathedral.org

We offer preferential rates to groups of 15 or more*.

To enhance your group visit:

You may wish to include a pre-arranged guided tour, explore the medieval monastery precinct, visit the Stained Glass Museum or book a tower tour.

Your visit can be combined with a visit to Oliver Cromwell's House, or with free time to explore the city with its lovely riverside, independent retailers and regular markets.

Refreshments and lunches can be booked in advance in the Almonry Kitchen with its medieval vaulting and garden with unparalleled views of the Cathedral.

Please note: we do not permit, or have any facilities for, food or drink to be consumed inside the Cathedral.

* Preferential rate group tickets are not eligible for upgrading to an annual ticket.

Coach Parking

There are coach drop off/pick up bays directly outside the main doors of the Cathedral (CB7 4DL).

Free coach parking is located approximately 5 minutes from the city centre at Ellgia Football Club, Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH. There are a wide variety of food outlets, toilet facilities and a cinema at this location.
 

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