Ely Cathedral - Evening Tower Tours
Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
Acknowledged as one of the wonders of medieval engineering, the incredible structure of the Octagon Tower, suspended high over the centre of the Cathedral, was completed in 1342 and is considered the jewel in the Cathedral crown.
The fascinating tour, over 170 steps with an experienced guide, takes you behind the scenes of the lantern, discovers its fascinating history and opens up the angel doors so you can peer down into the Cathedral.
Built mainly in the 12th century, climbing the west tower rewards you with stunning views over the beautiful, historic city and the surrounding fens. The famous tower features in many well-known literary publications including Tom’s Midnight Garden.
Please meet your guide 10 minutes before your tour is due to start
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1830 | Fully booked
Location & directions
Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
- Contact on day:
- Sue Inman
- Telephone number:
- +441353660359
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please call 01353 660359 to book your place
- Booking contact name:
- Sue Inman
- Booking telephone number:
- +441353660359
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
Accessibility details
Please check the terms and conditions for the tour on our website as these will need to be agreed on arrival: https://www.elycathedral.org/plan-your-visit/information-for-visitors/terms-and-conditions Thank you
Additional information
Octagon Tower: Please note that the tour involves 170 spiral stone steps, in 4 stages. There are some narrow, enclosed staircases, with some steep/uneven stairs. Low and narrow doorways - one is just 18.5'/47cm wide. Access to open roofs with external views is weather-dependent. West Tower: Please note that the tour involves 288 spiral steps inside the stone tower with some steep and uneven stairs. Access to the open top of the tower 215 ft/66m high. You pass near radio transmitters and their frequency may adversely affect heart pacemakers.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 12
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
