Ely is the third longest medieval cathedral in England, at 161m (537'). Its graceful Norman nave is among the longest in England, with a remarkable 19th-century painted ceiling. The West Tower was completed in c1189. It is 66m (215') high and there are 288 steps up to the top.
But the cathedral is also famous for many other interesting features, including its Lady Chapel and Octagon Tower which date back to the 14th Century and have featured in two epic Elizabethan films; The Golden Age and The Other Boleyn Girl.
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