Palaces · East of England
Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School)
In or near Ely.
Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School) — a Grade I-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bishop's Palace, you can take a train to Ely station, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is CB7 4DL. Please note that entry is paid and the site is not wheelchair accessible.
About
Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School) is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
The Stained Glass Museum is the only museum in the UK dedicated to stained glass art, featuring a significant collection from the 13th century to the present. Located in the triforium of Ely Cathedral, it offers a range of displays and educational workshops for visitors of all ages.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Bishop's Palace, Ely was one of the residences of the Bishop of Ely from the 15th century until 1941. It is a Grade I listed building. The palace was built in the 15th century by Bishop John Alcock; however, just two towers from the original building remain. He also completed the bishop’s palace (now Wisbech Castle) at Wisbech (where he died in 1500). Bishops over the following centuries expanded and remodelled the palace. During the Second World War the palace was used as a base for the British Red Cross and after this period it became a home for disabled children until its closure in the 1980s. Following this, the palace was purchased on a 99 years lease by the Sue Ryder Care organization although the palace went up for sale again in 2010. Later that year, local public school, King's Ely took over the lease from Sue Ryder Care and refurbished the palace to become the school new sixth form centre. It was opened by the Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester on Friday 25 January 2013.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.3986, 0.2614
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 4DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Phone
- 01353 660347
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm) in summer; 10:00am – 4:00pm (last admission 3:30pm) in winter; closed 25–26 Dec.
- Official site
- stainedglassmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527668 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bishop's Palace, Ely (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School)?
- Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School) is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 4DL), in the parish of Ely.
- What is Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School)?
- Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School) — a Grade I-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School)?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 4DL.
- Is Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School) a listed building?
- Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School) is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School) a protected site?
- Yes — Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School) is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Does Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School) charge admission?
- Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School)?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 4DL.