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2023
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Animal Service
Ely Cathedral’s annual pet service and blessing will acknowledge the role animals play in supporting people in need, particularly those living with dementia
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Ely Cathedral Green Fair
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Saxon Fair
Experience Saxon life as Ely Cathedral celebrates all things Saxon in honour of Ely’s Patron Saint, St. Etheldreda.
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'Threads Through Creation' Exhibition
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The Archbishop of York celebrates 1350 years of worship at Ely Cathedral
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The Rt Revd Stephen Conway, Bishop of Ely to become Bishop of Lincoln
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Coronation Celebrations at Ely Cathedral
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The Last Supper Exhibition
An exhibition by internationally renowned artist, Silvy Weatherall
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Cathedral celebrates 1350 years of Ely’s foundation
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Loudfence Installation
As part of a programme to mark a ‘Season of Safeguarding’, members of the public are being invited to show their support for victims of abuse by tying a ribbon onto an iron gate inside Ely Cathedral.
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Christmas Gift & Food Fair set to be a sell out!
Following two years of uncertainty, cancellations and extra precautions due to Covid, this popular event is back with some exciting new developments.
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Bringing the Harvest Home to Ely Cathedral
Spectacular food and flower displays, live animals, some equipment and farming stories will take centre stage inside Ely Cathedral at the annual Harvest Festival
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Rev’d Charlie Bell Lecture
Ely Cathedral responds to Pride Festival with a talk by Revd Charlie Bell on his book ‘Queer Holiness - The Gift of LGBTQI People to the Church’
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Ely Cathedral wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
Rated amongst the top ten percent of attractions worldwide!
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Cathedrals' Cycle Route Relay
A team from Ely Cathedral will be taking part in the second annual Cathedrals' Cycle Route 'Relay' on 7 July
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Crowns & Gowns II – ‘Cathedrals On Location’
Over 20 costumes from the world of movies to be exhibited in Ely Cathedral this summer.
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'Crowns, Gowns, Floral Tributes & Afternoon Tea’
Ely Cathedral celebrates Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
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Eco Church Conference workshops now booking
Book now for free eco-workshops and learn how your church can reduce its carbon footprint
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HRH The Princess Royal officially unveils the Black Oak Table
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The Fenland Black Oak Project
A 13m long table created from a 5,000-year-old fossilised black oak tree, discovered in the fens, arrives at Ely Cathedral.
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Diocesan Survivor Review led by thirtyone:eight
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A Statement from The Dean of Ely, The Very Revd Mark Bonney about Ukraine
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Statement from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York for LGBT+ History Month
The Dean welcomes this statement by the Archbishops. He hopes and prays that LGBT+ people will always feel welcome at Ely Cathedral.
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For Worship & Glory II - RSN Exhibition
Ely Cathedral to host a special exhibition of ecclesiastical works from the Collection of the Royal School of Needlework, alongside contemporary fashion pieces from the RSN’s Degree programme from 27 January - 13 March
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The Christmas Gift & Food Fair is Back!
Following over a year of uncertainty and cancellations, the Christmas Gift & Food is back this November with a few exciting new developments.
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Modern Slavery Exhibition
Ely Cathedral to host compelling exhibition and lectures to highlight the plight of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
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