Where is Ely Cathedral located?
Ely Cathedral sits right in the centre of Ely, a cathedral city about 30 minutes’ drive from Cambridge.
How old is the cathedral?
The current cathedral dates as far back as the 11th century, and there was a monastery before that in as early as 673.
How accessible is the Ely Cathedral?
There is a ramp at the West Door entrance, and the South Door entrance can be accessed without a ramp. Please note that the West Door entrance ramp is portable, and staff will need to set it up before it can be used. There is also a temporary ramp at the Priors Door, and wheelchairs which can be used by visitors. The Octagon Tower and the West Tower can only be accessed via stairs.
When has Ely Cathedral been used for filming?
Ely Cathedral was used as a substitute for Westminster Abbey in The King's Speech in 2009, and a scene for Jupiter Ascending was filmed here with Mila Kunis in 2013. It was also used for the filming of Macbeth in 2014, and again as a substitute for Westminster Abbey in The Crown in 2016.