Ely Cathedral to host harvest and 'Open Doors' events

From October 12 to 14, the annual harvest festival will see more than 15 creative flower displays embellishing the cathedral, all centred around the theme 'Home & Garden'.

The festival will also feature an impressive exhibit of top-quality, locally grown produce by G's Fresh, and several displays by Kings' Ely.

Alongside the harvest celebrations, the cathedral will host an 'Open Doors' event on Saturday afternoon, inviting the public and local community to learn more about Ely Cathedral.

This free event, complete with refreshments in the Lady Chapel, offers a chance to discover the cathedral's history, its daily operations, and engage with staff and volunteers.

In addition to the Harvest celebrations, the Cathedral is hosting an ‘Open Doors’ (Image: Submitted)

Canon James Reveley said: “Ely Cathedral is a huge and very beautiful building.

"It is also one that is very much alive as a place of worship, creativity and learning.

"We’re celebrating harvest festival this weekend and as part of this we’re holding a special “Open Doors” event on Saturday afternoon from 1.00pm to 4.00pm to showcase all that makes the Cathedral so important to our 400 volunteers.

"Come and wonder around the building, listen to the music, explore its history and find out more about our choirs, our environmental work, our flower arrangers, our social and community groups, and the services that are offered daily as they have been for centuries.

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"Come and enjoy your cathedral.”

The weekend's events will commence at 7pm on Friday, October 12, with a harvest supper in the Lady Chapel.

The harvest exhibitions will be open for viewing from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, October 12, and from 12.30pm to 4pm on Sunday, October 13.

The celebration will conclude with the annual Harvest Songs of Praise service at 4pm.

Entry to the cathedral is free on both days.