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Ely Cathedral

Ely

Large medieval cathedral in the small cathedral city of Ely, 12 miles north of Cambridge. It is visible for miles across the surrounding fenland.

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Where to stay

  • Ely city centreHotels, inns and guest houses within walking distance of the cathedral
  • Near Ely stationGood for rail connections, with the cathedral a short walk
  • SohamLarge village about 15 minutes away by car
  • CambridgeCity with many more hotels, about 25 minutes away
  • NewmarketRacing town about 25 minutes away

Getting there

  • Ely station has direct trains to London King's Cross, Cambridge, Peterborough, Norwich and Stansted Airport; the cathedral is under a 10-minute walk away through Cherry Hill Park
  • The A10 and A142 serve Ely and link to the M11, A1 and A14
  • City-centre parking is free; Barton Road, Forehill and Ship Lane car parks are free all day after 8:30am
  • Most car parks are a 5 to 10 minute walk from the cathedral and are busy on Saturdays and in summer
TipArrive early on Saturdays and summer days, when the car parks fill up, or come by train.

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Where is the best place to stay near Ely Cathedral?

Ely city centre: Hotels, inns and guest houses within walking distance of the cathedral. Near Ely station: Good for rail connections, with the cathedral a short walk. Soham: Large village about 15 minutes away by car. Cambridge: City with many more hotels, about 25 minutes away. Newmarket: Racing town about 25 minutes away.

How do I get to Ely Cathedral?

Ely station has direct trains to London King's Cross, Cambridge, Peterborough, Norwich and Stansted Airport; the cathedral is under a 10-minute walk away through Cherry Hill Park. The A10 and A142 serve Ely and link to the M11, A1 and A14. City-centre parking is free; Barton Road, Forehill and Ship Lane car parks are free all day after 8:30am. Most car parks are a 5 to 10 minute walk from the cathedral and are busy on Saturdays and in summer.

Any tips for visiting Ely Cathedral?

Arrive early on Saturdays and summer days, when the car parks fill up, or come by train.

Which airport is closest to Ely Cathedral?

The nearest airport on this site is Stansted Airport, about 35 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.