The City of Ely is situated in the county of Cambridgeshire, England and was an island until the draining of the Fens in the seventeenth century.

The Cathedral dominates the low-lying countryside in which it is set and is a well-loved landmark for many miles around.

The story of Ely Cathedral began in Saxon Times with the life of its founder, St. Etheldreda.

The Octagon
Although not the tallest of Ely’s towers, the Octagon crowned by its Lantern Tower in wood, lead and glass is rightly considered the jewel in the Cathedral crown. Built in the 1320s in the wake of the collapse of the Norman tower, it is a masterpiece of medieval engineering and a continuing delight to the eye.

Guided tours of the Octagon are offered daily subject to guide availability.

Guided tours of the Cathedral are offered by trained and knowledgeable guides throughout the year at no extra charge.

Evening tours of the Octagon or the West Tower and or the Cathedral can be arranged.

A national collection of stained glass, religious and secular, from 1200 to the present Day.
This unique museum offers an insight into the history and techniques of stained glass. For at least thirteen hundred years the art has been practised in Britain. You will learn the secrets of this ancient craft and glimpse its role in the unfolding story of British history.

When visiting the Cathedral why not drop in for a cup of tea or coffee at the Refectory or for something more substantial at The Almonry?

The Cathedral Shop located in the Cathedral at the West End of the Nave (you are welcome to come into the Cathedral shop without paying the Cathedral admission charge) offers a wide range of guides, souvenirs, gifts, classical CD’s and DVD’s, religious and local books.

For more information elycathedral.org

Displays include original prison cells, fossils that can be touched, Roman remains and an archive film of the Fens including punt guns and eel catching.

Encounter the museum’s collection of fossils from marine dinosaurs, prehistoric tools and weapons, Roman pottery and Anglo Saxon jewellery. Watch the story of life in the fens.

A museum guide, children’s guide to the galleries, toilets and a gift shop make this an ideal destination for all of the family.

Ely Museum

The Old Gaol
Market Street
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4LS
01353 666655

With General Markets held every Thursday and on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of every month.

The Ely Farmers’ Market every 2nd and 4th Saturday is a must.

Craft and Collectables Market every Saturday throughout the year and if you are looking for that special purchase enjoy a leisurely browse and be amazed by the variety and choice of goods on offer.

Monthly Flower, Food and Craft Market takes place on the last Sunday in the month and on Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter Weekend until the end of November. The new season of Flower, Food & Craft Markets start in April 2014.

Plus Continental Markets, French, German, Spansh and Special Themed Events on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Ely Farmers’ Market

Ely Farmers’ Market received independent certification from FARMA, the National Farmers’ Retail and Markets Association in 2002. This is an independent verification scheme that ensures markets are working to the recommended criteria, for more information visit the FARMA website.

Since the Farmers’ Market was first piloted in July 2000 as a monthly event it has grown in popularity and is now held fortnightly, on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.

Over 25 stalls now sell a range of merchandise from artisan bread and cakes, preserves, pies, eggs, cheese, organic vegetables, soft fruits, asparagus, chilli plants and products, flowers, plants and herbs to rare breed meat and more exotic fare such as ostrich and goat meat. Producer attendance varies with the seasons, but you can be assured of variety and choice all year round.

The Farmers’ Market trades from 8.30am to 2.00pm.