Harvest Festival - Ely Cathedral (original) (raw)
Harvest Weekend and Open Doors Afternoon
Various dates
Tickets
Entry to the Cathedral is free on Saturday and Sunday of Harvest Weekend. Tower Tours are available to book via the links on this page.
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 October
Join us to celebrate the harvest, this year's theme is 'Home and Garden'
(Entry to the Cathedral is free on Saturday and Sunday)
Everyone is very warmly invited to all events during our Harvest weekend when the Cathedral will be beautifully decorated, to give thanks for the gifts of the earth and the harvest of talents we have received. The Nave will be filled with spectacular flowers designed by the Flower Guild. There will also be displays by King's Ely and G's.
Saturday 12 October, 1pm - 4pm
Ely Cathedral Open Doors Afternoon
On Saturday we are holding a free 'Open Doors Afternoon', particularly inviting residents of the city to come and discover more about their Cathedral: its history, its work, the range of activities on offer, and ways to get involved.
- Meet groups such as The Flower Guild, The Friends, RENEW Environment Group, The Broaderers, Junior Church, The Mother's Union, members of our Learning Team and The Stained Glass Museum.
- Discover how you can Volunteer, find out about the Cathedral as a place of worship, and talk to our Music Department including Choristers, ECOS and The Ely Imps.
- Get a preview of upcoming events, concerts and so much more.
Harvest Weekend - Tower Tours
Harvest Weekend - Octagon Tower Tours
Saturday: 10.30am & 11.45am
Sunday: 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm
Harvest Weekend - West Tower Tours
Saturday: 11am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3.15pm
West Tower Climbs (22 September & 13 October)
Sunday: 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm
Harvest Festival Worship
Friday 11 October, 6.30pm for 7pm
Harvest Supper with Harvest Hymns
in the Lady Chapel Book Tickets
All proceeds to Ely Food Bank.
Sunday 13 October, 10.30am
Harvest Festival Eucharist
Preacher: Canon David Pritchard
Sunday 13 October, 4pm
Harvest Prayer and Praise
A service of praise especially for families to worship together, led by the choristers and Ely Imps.
City Event
Saturday 12 October, 10am - 4pm
Visit Ely’s Apple & Harvest Fayre
On Palace Green and Cross Green.
To celebrate harvest in the fens, and all things ‘apple’ there will be many themed stalls, from crafts, local produce, and the famous competition ‘the longest apple peel’.
Monday 14 October, from 10am
Harvest Produce sale
in the Cathedral.
Home and Garden Show 2025
Friday 11 & Saturday 12 July 2025
We are delighted to announce Ely Cathedral's first Home & Garden Show.
Set over two days, in the magnificent Cathedral and grounds, the show will feature specialist growers, plants and flowers, garden-related goods and furniture, artisan designs, homeware and garden products, fashion accessories, and delicious country foods and drink.