Ely Cathedral - Wikipedia
Ely Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely, [1] 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).
Ely Cathedral - Ely Cathedral
* 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
Visitor Tickets and Tours - Plan Your Visit - Ely Cathedral
We recommend booking visitor tickets in advance here, although tickets can be purchased on arrival at the Cathedral. We also offer the option to include a visit to The Stained Glass Museum, housed upstairs in the Cathedral. Pre-booking is advised if you want to join any of our tours as places are limited.
Plan Your Visit - Ely Cathedral
Ely is located in the east of England, just 12 miles north of Cambridge, and is easily accessible by public transport and by car. By public transport Ely has many direct rail and bus connections and Ely Cathedral is a 10 minute walk from the railway station.
Ely Cathedral | History, Description, & Facts | Britannica
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 - Visit Ely
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, Cambridgeshire - Wikipedia
Ely (/ ˈ iː l i / ⓘ EE-lee) is a cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, England, 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Cambridge, 24 miles (39 km) southeast of Peterborough and 80 miles (130 km) from London. At the 2021 census , it had a population of 19,200.
Ely Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
Highly regarded by historians and architects from all over the world for its beauty and size, Ely Cathedral is the only UK building to be listed as one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Medieval World’. Visible for miles around, the Cathedral is often referred to as ‘The Ship of the Fens’.
Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire - Britain Express
Ely Cathedral boasts one of the most amazing engineering feats of the Middle Ages in the form of its unique Octagon Tower. There has been a church here since the 7th century, when St. Etheldreda, a Saxon queen, founded a cathedral on an island rising out of the surrounding marshes of the Fenland.
Four styles of English medieval architecture at Ely Cathedral
Ely Cathedral, sometimes referred to as “the ship of the Fens,” is a massive building rising up from the flat, marshy fenland of East Anglia. It is visible from many miles away like a lone ship on a calm sea. Ely’s history began in the seventh century, when an Anglo-Saxon princess named Æthelthryth, or Etheldreda, made a holy vow of virginity.