Stories of Ely Cathedral Tours

A rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating stories of Ely Cathedral.

This week-long programme introduces tales of the disaster and triumph, of art and architecture and the stories of the men and women who shaped the very foundation of Ely and the Cathedral throughout its rich and complex history.

Each of the guide led tours is guaranteed to take you on a journey of discovery.

2025 dates:
14 July - 20 July (see below for details)
27 October - 7 November (full programme to be released August)

Tickets:
£5 (in addition to your visitor ticket), Suitable for 16+ years. If you are booking multiple tours in the same week, you will only need one admission ticket.

Residents and pass holders enjoying free entry to the cathedral will require a £5 tour ticket. Please contact box.office@elycathedral.org to book or for any queries.

Each tour will last approximately 1 hour and usually requires a minimum of two people to enable the tour to go ahead.

Tours and dates - how to book:

• A Social History of Ely Cathedral: Wednesday 16/7 & Saturday 19/7; more information and to book here.
• Bishops of Ely - The Great & The Good: Thursday 17/7; more information and to book here.
• Ely Cathedral in Film and Books: Thursday 17/7 & Saturday 19/7; more information and to book here.
• Ely's Monastic Buildings and Precinct: Tuesday 15/7, Wednesday 16/7, Saturday 19/7 & Sunday 20/7; more information and to book here.
• Etheldreda & The Early Monastery: Monday 14/7 & Friday 18/7; more information and to book here.
• In Search of Ely Cathedral's Women: Sunday 20/7; more information and to book here.
• Military and Militia at Ely Cathedral: Monday 14/7 & Friday 18/7; more information to follow.
• Prior Crauden's Chapel: Monday 14/7 & Friday 18/7; more information and to book here.
• Reformation & Reconciliation: Thursday 17/7; more information, dates and to book here.
• Tour and Draw: Wednesday 16/7; more information and to book here.
• Holy Trinity Parish, Ely - A Family History: Sunday 20/7; find out more and book to request your family's local history here.