Chapels · East of England
The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery)
In or near Ely.
The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery) — Grade I listed building in Ely, East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery) is a chapel in Cambridgeshire, London. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area CB7.
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Official information
The Chapel of the Infirmary is part of Ely Cathedral, a remarkable example of medieval architecture. Visitors can explore its rich history, stunning architecture, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Fenland landscape.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Chapel of the Infirmary is a Grade I listed chapel located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, London. It is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI and is designated as a RAMSAR site, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3980, 0.2649
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 4DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm; Sunday 12 Noon - 3pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527721 (CC0)
- commons: Chapel Of The Infirmary (deanery), Ely.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery)?
- The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery) is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 4DN), in the parish of Ely.
- What is The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery)?
- The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery) — Grade I listed building in Ely, East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery)?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 4DN.
- Is The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery) a listed building?
- The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery) is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery) a protected site?
- Yes — The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery) is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery) free to visit?
- Yes, The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery) is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Chapel of the Infirmary (deanery)?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 4DN.