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 check this page for any last minute changes prior to your visit as some events may have to be arranged at short notice.

December

Monday 9 December
Visitor access is 10am – 1pm (last entry 12 noon) due to a school carol service.
The Stained Glass Museum is open until 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)

Tuesday 10 December
Visitor access is 11.30am – 4pm due to a school carol service.
The Cathedral shop is open from 11am. The Stained Glass Museum is open from 10am.

Thursday 12 December
Visitor access is 10am – 2.15pm (last entry 1.15pm) due to a school carol service.
The Cathedral shop closes at 3.30pm. The Stained Glass Museum is open until 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)

Friday 13 December
Visitor access is 12.15pm – 4pm, due to a school carol service.
The Cathedral shop is open from 12 noon. The Stained Glass Museum is open from 10am.

Saturday 14 December
Visitor access is 10am – 2.30pm (last entry 1.30pm) due to a Christingle Service. All are welcome to join the service.
The Cathedral shop is open until 3pm. The Stained Glass Museum is open until 4pm (last entry 3.30pm

Monday 16 December
1pm – 4pm: The Octagon area will be busier than usual due to rehearsals for a school concert.

Tuesday 17 December
10:45am – 12.30pm: No visitor access to the East End and Presbytery due to a funeral.

Thursday 19 December
10am – 11.30am: The Octagon area will be busier than usual due to a children's service.

Saturday 21 December
1pm – 4pm: The Octagon area will be busier than usual due to rehearsals for Hark the Herald.

Tuesday 24 December – Christmas Eve
Everyone is welcome to join our services at 12 noon, 3pm, 6pm and 11pm.
Visitor access is 10am – 11.30am and 1pm – 2.30pm. No tours run today, no tickets are needed but donations are welcome. The Cathedral shop is open 10am - 3pm.

Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
Everyone is welcome to join our services at 10.30am and 4pm. Visitor access is 12.30pm – 3pm. No tours run today, no tickets are needed but donations are welcome. The Cathedral shop is closed.

Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day
Visitor access is 10am – 3.30pm. No tours run today, no tickets are needed but donations are welcome. The Cathedral shop is closed.

Friday 27 December – Saturday 28 December
Visitor entry is 10am – 3.30pm. All are welcome to join evening prayer at 4pm.

Monday 30 December – Wednesday 1 January
Visitor entry is 10am – 3.30pm. All are welcome to join our evening service at 4pm.

January 2025

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

Monday 6 January
Please note the Cathedral shop is closed today.

Wednesday 15 January
10am – 4pm: Organ tuning. Please note organ tuning involves loud and repetitive noise.

Friday 17 January
10am – 4pm: The Lady Chapel will be open to visitors, but access will be limited due to a school event.

Sunday 26 January
Visitor entry is 12 noon – 2pm, due to choir rehearsals from 2pm.