Opening Hours

Visitor Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm

Sunday: Noon - 3pm

Changes to Visitor Opening Hours
Very occasionally we need to close our doors to visitors for a private service, event, filming or maintenance; or restrict access to certain parts of the Cathedral. We are aware people travel long distances to visit Ely Cathedral so we try to minimise periods of closure as much as possible.

As soon as we know about a closure the information will be posted below. Please remember to check this page for any last minute changes prior to your visit as some events may have to be arranged at short notice.

Monday 4 December
Visitor access 10am – 12.30pm only, with last entry at 11.30am, due to a school carol service. The Cathedral shop is open 10am - 12.30pm.

Wednesday 6 December
1pm – 4pm: The Cathedral will be busier than usual with rehearsals for a school carol concert. Some visitor access and views may be limited at times.

Friday 8 December
11am – 4pm: The Cathedral will be busier than usual with set up and rehearsals for A Christmas Carol. Some visitor access and views may be limited.

Saturday 9 December
Visitor access 10am – 1.30pm only, with last entry at 12.30pm, due to Community Christmas Carols. All are welcome to join the service.
The Cathedral shop is open until 4pm; the Stained Glass Museum is open as usual until 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)

Monday 11 December
Visitor access 10am – 12.45pm only, with last entry at 11.45am, due to a school service. The Cathedral shop is open 10am - 12.45pm.

Tuesday 12 December
10am – 11am: The Cathedral will be busier than usual with rehearsals for a school service. Some visitor access may be limited at times.

Wednesday 13 December
Visitor access 11am – 2.15pm only, with last entry at 1.15pm, due to school carol services.
The Stained Glass Museum is open 10am - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) as usual. The Cathedral shop is open 10am - 2.30pm.

Thursday 14 December
Visitor access 10am – 2pm only, with last entry at 1pm, due to a school carol service.
The Stained Glass Museum is open 10am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) as usual.

Friday 15 December
10am – 12.15pm: No visitor access due to a school carol service. Visitor access is from 12.15pm only today.
The Stained Glass Museum is open as usual from 10am. The Cathedral shop is open 10am - 11am & 12.15pm - 4pm.

Saturday 16 December
Visitor access 10am – 2pm only, with last entry at 1pm, due to a Christingle Service. All are welcome to join the service.
10am – 12 noon: No visitor access to the Presbytery due to concert rehearsals. The rest of the Cathedral is open as usual.
The Stained Glass Museum is open as usual until 4pm (last entry 3.30pm). The Cathedral shop will close at 2.45pm.

Sunday 17 December
No visitor access due to a private service, the Royal Papworth charity carol service. The Cathedral shop is open 12 noon - 1pm.

Monday 18 December
10am – 4pm: Organ tuning.
Please note that organ tuning may involve loud and repetitive noise.

Saturday 23 December
Visitor access 10am – 2pm only, with last entry at 1pm, due to a Crib Service. All are welcome to join the service.
The Stained Glass Museum is open as usual until 4pm (last entry 3.30pm). The Cathedral shop is open 10am - 3pm.

Sunday 24 December (Christmas Eve)
Everyone is welcome to attend our services at 10.30am – 12 noon and 3pm – 4pm. Visitor access is between 12 noon and 2pm. No tickets are needed and no tours run today. The Cathedral shop is open 12 noon - 3pm.

Monday 25 December (Christmas Day)
Everyone is welcome to join services today at 10.30am – 12 noon and 4pm – 5pm. Visitor access is between 12 noon and 3pm. No tickets are needed and no tours run today. Please note: the Cathedral shop is closed today.

Tuesday 26 December (Boxing Day)
Visitor access is 10am – 3.30pm. No tickets are needed and no tours run today. Please note: The Stained Glass Museum and the Cathedral shop are closed today.

Wednesday 27 December – Saturday 30 December
Visitor access is 10am – 3.30pm, due to Evening Prayer/Evensong at 4pm. Please note: the Cathedral shop is open 11am - 3pm.

2024

Monday 1 January
Visitor access is 10am – 3.30pm, due to Evensong at 4pm. Please note the Cathedral shop is closed today.

Monday 8th January
Please note the Cathedral shop is closed today.

Sunday 14 January
2pm -3.30pm: The Cathedral will be busier than usual due to rehearsals for the Epiphany procession at 4pm. Some visitor access and views may be limited at times.

Sunday 28 January
2pm -3.30pm: The Cathedral will be busier than usual due to rehearsals for the Candlemas Eucharist at 6pm. Some visitor access and views may be limited at times.