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Octagon Tower Tours. * A Cathedral highlight *. One of the wonders of medieval engineering, this incredible structure completed in 1342 is considered the jewel in the Cathedral crown. Book Tickets.
Ely Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, is an Anglican cathedral in the city of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. The cathedral can trace its origin to the abbey founded in Ely in 672 by St Æthelthryth (also called Etheldreda).
Sunday: Visitor entry 12 Noon - 3pm (visitor charges apply) Please check any changes to opening hours before you visit. We kindly request that Visitor Tickets are booked in advance. Services usually take place Monday - Saturday at 5.30pm and Sunday at 10.30am & 4pm – everyone is welcome to attend. Guided Tour Tickets.
The Story of Ely. Ely Cathedral has origins dating back to AD 673 when St Etheldreda built an Abbey Church. The present building dates back to 1083, and was granted Cathedral status in 1109. Etheldreda restored an old church and built her monastery on the site of what is now Ely Cathedral.
May 31, 2024 · Ely Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. The Romanesque cathedral can trace its origins to the 7th century, though the present building dates only as far back as 1083. It is celebrated for its beauty and its history, and it is a major tourist attraction.
Ely Cathedral is widely acknowledged as ‘one of the wonders of the Medieval world’. There is plenty to do on your visit from climbing 170 steps up a tower, experiencing a private tour, taking afternoon tea in a 14th century undercroft or simply enjoying the magnificent parklands surrounding the precinct.
Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire is a magnificent medieval cathedral with a number of unique characteristics. Most of the present building was completed by 1189 in the Romanesque style, with some additions made in the 13th and 14th centuries.
