landmark · Ely, England
Ely Cathedral
The scene
The vast medieval cathedral, nicknamed the Ship of the Fens, stands in for Westminster Abbey in the coronation and royal-wedding scenes.
How to visit
The cathedral welcomes visitors daily with paid admission that includes its famous octagon tower tours; check times around services. Ely is a 15-minute train ride from Cambridge.
Address: The College, Ely CB7 4DL, United Kingdom · Open in Google Maps
- Climb the octagon and west towers for views across the flat Fens.
- Oliver Cromwell's House nearby is the city's other museum.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at Ely Cathedral?
- The vast medieval cathedral, nicknamed the Ship of the Fens, stands in for Westminster Abbey in the coronation and royal-wedding scenes.
- Can you visit Ely Cathedral?
- The cathedral welcomes visitors daily with paid admission that includes its famous octagon tower tours; check times around services. Ely is a 15-minute train ride from Cambridge.
- Where is Ely Cathedral?
- Ely Cathedral is a real filming location in Ely. The College, Ely CB7 4DL, United Kingdom