Ely Cathedral is a cathedral in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The King's Speech (2010), The Crown (2016) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007). It was designed by Alan of Walsingham (designer of the Octagon), and is Grade I listed.
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10950, SRC-10951, SRC-13598 - Appeared in The King's Speech (movie, 2010)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10950, SRC-10951, SRC-11155, SRC-8986 - Appeared in The Crown (tv, 2016)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10950, SRC-10951, SRC-11155, SRC-13330 - Appeared in Elizabeth: The Golden Age (movie, 2007)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10950, SRC-10951, SRC-7017, SRC-11155, SRC-13947 - Designed by Alan of Walsingham (designer of the Octagon)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10950, SRC-16513, SRC-17542 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building (Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Ely)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15994, SRC-16512, SRC-17543
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10950 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ely_Cathedral (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10951 — https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/periods-genres/film-tv/uk-cathedrals-filming-loca (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11155 — Ely Cathedral — Filming (official site) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13330 — Ely Standard (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13598 — Historic England — listed building entry 1331690, Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Ely (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13947 — The Association of English Cathedrals — Ely Cathedral (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15994 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listed_buildings_in_Ely,_Cambridgeshire (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16512 — https://capturingcambridge.org/east-cambridgeshire/ely/ely-cathedral/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16513 — https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/cambs/vol4/pp50-77 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17542 — https://www.elycathedral.org/about/history-heritage/the-octagon (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17543 — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q579004 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-7017 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) (Tier 3, film_locations_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8986 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (movie-locations.com) — The King's Speech filming locations (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Elizabeth: The Golden Age filmed?
Ely Cathedral, in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, is a real-world filming location used for Elizabeth: The Golden Age. This property has also appeared on screen in The Crown, The King's Speech.
Where was The Crown filmed?
Ely Cathedral, in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, is a real-world filming location used for The Crown. This property has also appeared on screen in Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The King's Speech.
Where was The King's Speech filmed?
Ely Cathedral, in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, is a real-world filming location used for The King's Speech. This property has also appeared on screen in Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The Crown.
Who designed Ely Cathedral?
Ely Cathedral was designed by Alan of Walsingham (designer of the Octagon).
Where is Ely Cathedral located?
Ely Cathedral is located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England.