Historic houses · East of England
The Dark Cloister
In or near Ely.
The Dark Cloister — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Dark Cloister 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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Official information
Ely Cathedral is a historic site known for its stunning medieval architecture and rich history. Visitors can explore the Cathedral's various features, including the Octagon Tower and the Lady Chapel, and learn about the life of St Etheldreda.
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 Dark Cloister is a historic house located in London. It is designated as a Grade I listed building, reflecting its exceptional architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3981, 0.2639
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 4DL
- 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
- Official site
- www.elycathedral.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527717 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Dark Cloister?
- The Dark Cloister is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 4DL), in the parish of Ely.
- What is The Dark Cloister?
- The Dark Cloister — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Dark Cloister?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 4DL.
- Is The Dark Cloister a listed building?
- The Dark Cloister is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is The Dark Cloister a protected site?
- Yes — The Dark Cloister is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to The Dark Cloister?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 4DL.