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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.

- Holy Week -

Thursday 28 March (Maundy Thursday)
Visitor access is 12 noon - 4pm, due to a Diocesan service at 10.30am.
12 noon - 1.30pm
: No visitor access to the Lady Chapel due to a private function.

Friday 29 March (Good Friday)
The Cathedral is open for prayer and worship only.
All are welcome to join our services at 10am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 5.30pm. There are no visits or tours today as Christians mark the crucifixion and death of Jesus.

Sunday 31 March (Easter Day)
12 noon - 3pm
: The Lady Chapel will be closed to visitors due to a private function.
2.30pm - 4pm
: The Octagon area will be busier than usual due to choir rehearsals. Some visitor access and views will be limited

- April -

Thursday 4 April
11am - 4pm
: The Octagon and Nave will be busier than usual due to set up and rehearsals for 80s Silent Disco . Some visitor access and views will be limited.

Friday 5 April
11am - 4pm
: The Octagon and Nave will be busier than usual due to set up and rehearsals for 80s Silent Disco. Some visitor access and views will be limited.
12.15pm - 1.30pm
: No visitor access to the Lady Chapel due to a service.

Monday 8 April
11.45am - 2pm
: No visitor access to the Lady Chapel due to a service and private event.

Friday 12 April
9.30am - 4pm
: Organ tuning. Please note organ tuning may involve loud and repetitive noise.

Saturday 13 April
1pm - 4pm
: The Lady Chapel will be busier than usual due to rehearsals for North Sea Voices. Some visitor access and views may be limited.

Thursday 18 April
1pm - 4pm
: The Lady Chapel will be busier than usual due to rehearsals for Isle 'Ave A Shanty. Some visitor access and views may be limited.

Saturday 20 April
1pm – 4pm
: The Octagon area will be busier than usual with rehearsals for Ely Choral Society. Some visitor access and views will be limited.

Tuesday 23 - Friday 26 April
Please note the Cathedral will be busier than usual at times with set up for the 'Am I My Brother’s Keeper' - Exhibition by Sean Henry. Some visitor views and access may be limited.

Wednesday 24 April
3.45pm - 5pm
: No visitor access to the Lady Chapel due to a service.

Saturday 27 April
1.30pm - 4pm
: No visitor access to the Presbytery due to a Sing! Event.