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..
Access to the Cathedral
he West Door entrance can be accessed by ramps. Please note. Public entry is normally made via a wicker door. For entry with wheelchairs please ask a member of staff to provide the portable ramp for the threshold.
The South Door entrance is ramp-free and is the recommended access for entry with wheelchairs.
From the south and west entrances there is direct access to the Cathedral floor. Wheelchair users can access all parts of the Cathedral floor. All areas are either flat or ramped, including the Lady Chapel, the Cathedral shop and Refectory café.
Accessible toilets are in the Processional Way between the north choir aisle and the Lady Chapel.
We have a small number of our own wheelchairs which are available during your visit. Please ask staff at the south door admissions desk. Standard charges apply for wheelchairs users and carers' entrance is free.
A temporary ramp is available for wheelchair users to gain acces to the Priors Door enclosure. Please ask a member of staff for assistance.
Access to the Towers
Access to the Octagon Tower (165 steps), and West Tower (288 steps) is via stair only. We recommend that those with pre-existing medical conditions, mobility difficulties or concerns with heights and confined spaces do not attempt this climb.
The Cathedral is equipped with a hearing loop systems that cover the Choir, South and North Transepts and the Lady Chapel. These are used at all services. Additionally a limited number of personal neck loops giving coverage in the Octagon and Nave seating areas are available on loan for a small security deposit. Please ask a member of staff for assistance.
There is a limited amount of disabled parking space within the Cathedral grounds. All enquiries should be made well in advance to the Visits department on 01353 660344.
Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs and Assistance Dogs are welcome in the Cathedral at all times. Water for dogs is available.
To arrange wheelchair access for services, please telephone 01353 660342.
