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Church of the Resurrection

A remarkable church, its rather drab exterior hides a beautiful interior, with high vaulted apses, beautiful stained glass windows and numerous memorials, including the WW2 memorial for the fallen from Ely.

Ely, City of Cardiff

Opening times

The church is open all day every Sunday from 8am until 4pm, manned by volunteers who will be very happy to explain more of the church's history and the numerous memorials with and of course highlight the Roper treasures.
Services are held from 8am to 8.30am and from 10am to 11am every Sunday, which you are most welcome to join, but if you prefer to visit at a quieter time, you can of course avoid these times if you prefer.
Visiting the church on other days can be arranged by calling at Church House, which lies within the church grounds, to obtain a key from our vicar Jan Gould.

Address

Grand Avenue
Ely
City of Cardiff
CF5 4HX

The church was consecrated in 1934, having been built in just one year, following a large donation by Lord Glan Ely in commemoration of his wife who had recently been killed in a road traffic accident.

Its red brick exterior gives no hint of the beautiful interior, with an octagonal tower which produces exceptional acoustics and is therefore regularly used for classical music concerts by orchestras. It's light and airy interior is resplendent with beautifully carved furniture, an exquisite tiled floor bearing the Glan Ely coat of arms, a huge portrait of Lady Glan Ely, memorials to many of the Glan Ely family in stained glass and also to Lord Glan Ely himself, later killed in a bombing raid.

The church also holds a large collection of the world renowned religious sculptor 'Roper' and is now home to a large permanent display of his work throughout Britain and the start of a 'Roper Trail' which can be followed across the churches of Cardiff, which hold a vast quantity of items made by him. The church also houses within a WW2 memorial for the fallen of Ely.

Our volunteers will happily tell you more over a free cup of tea!

The church does not have a consecrated burial ground, rather it lies in beautiful parkland.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • National heritage here

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Famous connections

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • On street parking at church

  • Non-accessible toilets in church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • For events it is best to visit our website for monthly activities.

  • Church in Wales

  • Partnership Grant, £3,000, 2018

  • Our Partnership Grants funded a range of repair projects, recommended by County Church Trusts, to help keep churches open.

Contact information

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