Ely Cathedral, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL Admission charge.
Details
Accessibility:
Parking: There is limited Disability parking facilities in the cathedral grounds. Booking advisable: telephone its Visitors Department 01353 660344
Visit: Due to the age of the building there are uneven floors in some area. The Octagon Tower and West Tower are accessed by steps only.
Cathedral: West and South doors are accessible by portable ramps which give direct access to the Cathedral interior. All parts of the cathedral are accessible which also include Lady Chapel, the cathedral shop and Refectory Cafe. The Prior Doors are accessible by a portable ramp.
Hearing Loop Induction system is in operation during hours of worship.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas.
Disability toilet facilities are located in Processional Way.
Free wheelchairs are also available (limited numbers).
Photography permits - £2.00 is available for purchase.
Brief description:
The Anglican Cathedral of Ely is located east of Cambridge. It has been a site of worship since 672 AD when an abbey church was built by St. Etheldreda. It became a cathedral in 1109 and is a Grade I listed building, built in the Romanesque/Gothic style and is renowned for its Octagonal Tower and Lantern.
Address:
Ely Cathedral The Chapter House, The College, Ely, Cambs CB7 4DL
Email:
Phone:
01353 667735
Website:
Directions:
OS map ref.: TL541803
Ely Cathedral lies 12 miles north of Cambridge, and 54 miles south east of Peterborough. The city of Ely is served by the A10, A142 with road links to the M11, A1 and A14.
Opening Times:
Worship: For times of worship at the Cathedral (please refer to the venue's website for up-to-date times and any additional events and celebrations)
Sunday: 8.25, 10.30, 4.00pm
Weekdays: 7.30, 8.00, 12.10, 5.30
Visitors: Monday - Saturday 9.00 - 5.00
2019 Prices & Tickets : Cathedral and Tower
Cathedral - Adult : £9 Concession : £6 (60+, Students, Unwaged)
Cathedral & Tower - Adult : £16.50 Concession : £13.50
Cathedral and Stained Glass Windows Museum - Adult : £13.00 Concession : £9.00
Total Experience - Adult £19.50. Concession £16.00
Online tickets must be booked before 5.00pm the day before planned visit and can be booked up to three months in advance.
There is no charge if you are attending a service, coming to the Cathedral specifically to pray, visiting on a Sunday, or before 9am and after 5pm, and there is a policy of "We will never turn anyone away because they are unable or do not wish to pay. Please discuss this with a member of the Admissions team."
Transport:
Trains run from London Bank Station (Northern Line) to mainline Ely railway stations and is a journey of approximately 2 hours
For more travel information go to: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/buses/ and for train services visit https://www.thetrainline.com/
Amenities:
Ely Cathedral has a small shop and cafe which offers hot and cold food and drinks. There is also a Stained Glass Museum and Visitor Centre located within the cathedral. The City has plenty of cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and other visitor attractions.
Travel Information
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Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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Location
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.