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.

Wednesday 7 June
1.15pm – 3pm: The East End and Presbytery will be closed to visitors for a memorial service.
3pm – 4pm: There is no visitor access to the Lady Chapel due to a private event.

Wednesday 14 June
2.15pm – 4pm: There is no visitor access to the East End and Presbytery due to a memorial service. The rest of the Cathedral remains open for visits.

Friday 16 June
1pm – 4pm: The Nave and Octagon will be busier than usual with rehearsals for Ely Arts Festival - Space Community Concert. Some access and views may be limited.

Monday 19 June
10am – 4pm: Organ tuning.
Please note that organ tuning may involve loud and repetitive noise.

Tuesday 20 June
Visitor access is 10am - 3pm, with last entry at 2pm, due to Evensong at 5pm. The Cathedral shop will close at 4pm, and the Stained Glass Museum will close at 4pm (last entry 3.30pm).
All are welcome to join the service – please be seated by 4.45pm.

Wednesday 21 June
Visitor access is 10am - 1.30pm, with last entry at 12.30pm, due to BBC Choral Evensong at 5pm. There will be visitor access to the Nave only from 1.30pm – 2.30pm. The Stained Glass Museum will close at 3pm (last entry 2.30pm), and the Cathedral shop will close at 3pm.
All are welcome to join the service – please be seated by 3.45pm

Friday 23 June
Visitor access is between 10am and 2pm, with last visitor entry at 1pm due to a schools' service. The Cathedral shop will close at 2pm. The Stained Glass Museum will be open as usual until 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Saturday 24 June
Visitor access is from 2pm, due to a St Etheldreda 1350 Celebratory Eucharist.
The Stained Glass Museum will be open as usual from 10am.

Wednesday 28 June
10am – Noon: The Octagon area will be in use for ordination rehearsals. Some visitor access and views may be limited.

Tuesday 4 July
10am – 11am: The Octagon area will be busier than usual with rehearsals for a school service. Some visitor access and views may be limited.
1.30pm – 4pm: The Octagon area will be busier than usual with rehearsals for a school prizegiving. Some visitor access and views may be limited.

Wednesday 5 July
Visitor access is between 10am and 2pm, with last entry at 1pm due to a school prizegiving. The Stained Glass Museum is open as usual until 5pm (last entry 4.30pm).

Thursday 6 July
Visitor access is between 12 noon and 2pm, with last entry at 1pm due to school services. The Stained Glass Museum is open as usual 10am – 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Saturday 8 July
10am – 1pm: The Nave and Octagon will be busier than usual with concert rehearsals for Serenade to Music. Some visitor access and views may be limited.
1.15pm – 3pm: There will be no visitor access to the East End and Presbytery due to a wedding. The rest of the Cathedral remains open for visits.

Sunday 9 July
Visitor opening times will be confirmed as soon as possible.

Tuesday 11 July
12 noon – 2pm: The Lady Chapel will be busier than usual because of a schools’ event. Some visitor access and views may be limited.

Wednesday 12 July
There will be no visitor access to the Lady Chapel due to set up for an evening event. The rest of the Cathedral remains open for visits.

Monday 17 July
10am – 4pm: Organ tuning.
Please note that organ tuning may involve loud and repetitive noise.

Wednesday 19 July
10am – 1pm: There is no visitor access to the Lady Chapel due to a school event. The rest of the Cathedral remains open for visits.

Saturday 22 July
Visitor access is between 10am and 1.30pm, with last visitor access at 12 noon due to a wedding. The Stained Glass Museum will be open 10am – 1.30pm.

Wednesday 26 July
1pm – 4pm: The Nave and Octagon will be busier than usual with concert rehearsals for Gabrieli Roar - Dream of Gerontius Some visitor access and views may be limited.

Friday 28 July
1pm – 2pm: The Lady Chapel will be in use for a dance performance. All visitors are welcome to attend the performance.