Ely Cathedral Churches
The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Ely, which covers some 1,500 square miles of East Anglia.
The story of Ely Cathedral begins in Saxon Times with the life of its founder, St. Etheldreda. Etheldreda, a Saxon princess, was born in AD630 at Exning near Newmarket.
Visitors to the Cathedral usually enter through the great West Door in the Galilee Porch. The Porch is built of Barnock stone & Purbeck marble from Dorset and is an example of Early English architecture.
Beneath the West Tower, the pattern in the floor forms a unicursal maze or labyrinth. ('unicursal' is a grand word. A correct description is 'one way path') The distance from the entrance of the labyrinth to its centre equals the height of the Tower.
Guided tours are available daily throughout the year at no extra charge. Guided tours for Groups are available on a pre-booked basis. Tours will not take place if a special service or event is taking place. Please check availability before your visit. .
Attraction Details
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AddressEly, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
Opening times7am - 7pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeChurches
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Ely Guest House
Formerly an inn from the 18th /19th century, this family-run, Ely Guest House is just 2 minutes walk from beautiful Ely Cathedral..
Poets House
Situated opposite Ely Cathedral, the Poets House boasts a destination restaurant and a bar, along with free Wi-Fi. This boutique hotel is located in the heart of the historic city of Ely..
Newnham House
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Newnham House offers accommodation in Ely, 24 km from Cambridge. All rooms come with a TV and have access to a common garden where guests can relax. There is also a shared kitchen at the property.
Riverside Inn Guest House
Riverside Inn Guest House is set in Ely, 23 km from Cambridge and 41 km from Peterborough. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.
The Castle Hotel
A 5-minute walk from Ely city centre and a 25-minute drive from Cambridge, The Castle Hotel has free Wi-Fi and individually decorated bedrooms. In the morning, guests can enjoy a full English breakfast..
Daisy Cottage B&B
Located in Ely, Daisy Cottage offers bed and breakfast accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests benefit from on-site private parking free of charge and a furnished patio..
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