Ely Cathedral

Welcome to Ely Cathedral's website which I hope will give you a glimpse of the wonders and glories that the Cathedral has to offer.

Worship has been offered to Almighty God on this site for nearly 1400 years and the Cathedral continues to be a dynamic witness to the presence of God in the world, and of his love and care for each and every one of us.

You will find a warm welcome here reflecting the hospitality and welcome of our Benedictine forbears and more importantly reflecting the welcome that God gives to us all in Jesus Christ.

It costs over £1m a year - £3,000 a day to keep the Cathedral open. Visitors are therefore asked to pay the following. 

Children
Admission to the ground floor is free for the under 16s. Children between the ages of 10 and 15 are charged £5.50 if they want to go on a tower tour.

* The basic admission charge includes a ground floor guided tour at the times when these are scheduled.
** For safety reasons, children under 10 are not allowed to ascend the Octagon or West Towers.
A maximum of 12 persons only are permitted on Octagon or West Tower tours.