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Residents, visitors, and green tourists alike are set to benefit if Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board gives Soham Town Council a major grant to link the town’s new railway station by a cycleway to the world-famous wetland habitat and beautyspot, Wicken Fen. Wednesday’s Board (30th March) is being asked by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson …
Green Cycleway bid to link Soham rail station with Wicken Fen Read More »
On Thursday 3rd March, Babylon Gallery launched ‘The Joy of Play’ exhibition by Kester Matine. The whimsical, yet bold exhibition celebrates the freedom of character creation and invites visitors to embrace the joy of creating. Kester Matine is a Cambridge based artist and illustrator, and was awarded an Arts Council England grant in order to …
New posters are on display at Ely rail station to encourage passengers passing through to stop and discover the area. The new poster boards and large posters – which display images of the city’s attractions such as the cathedral, waterways and town centre – have been funded by the Hereward Community Rail Partnership (CRP), Community …
New Rail Station Posters Highlight Delights of Ely to Boost Tourism Read More »
Thanks to a successful bid at auction, supported by Art Fund and the Arts Council England / V&A Purchase Grant Fund, The Stained Glass Museum has acquired the last window designed and cartooned by renowned Irish Arts and Crafts artist Wilhelmina Geddes (1887-1955). The Faith, Hope and Charity window was designed for the now deconsecrated St Paul’s Church, Battersea, London. Wilhelmina …
Cineworld Day to take place this Saturday February 26th. Cineworld, the UK’s leading cinema chain, has announced its first ever ‘Cineworld Day’ to take place on Saturday, February 26th, 2022. A grand celebration of the nation’s love of cinema, the inaugural Cineworld Day will take place in all corners of the UK as Cineworld reduces …
After two years’ absence we are back! On July 3rd we will return with all the usual stalls, fun fairs and arena entertainment. We are planning a special show. The ever-popular Raft races will also be back. Now is the time to get a team and build your raft. The more rafts the merrier. This …
A special exhibition of ecclesiastical works from the Collection of the Royal School of Needlework, alongside contemporary fashion pieces from the RSN’s Degree programme. After the postponement of this event last year, we are now looking forward to going ahead with this much anticipated exhibition, in the beautiful setting of the historic Lady Chapel. The …
East Cambridgeshire residents are being asked to identify which buildings, structures, archaeological sites and landscapes help make their local communities special. East Cambridgeshire District Council is taking part in a new Local Heritage Listing project for Cambridgeshire, along with the county council, and four other district councils. It’s an opportunity to help capture what makes …
Residents Asked to Identify Assets that Make East Cambs Special Read More »
As you would of noticed, the bunting is slowly being replaced by our wonderful display of Christmas lights. The work takes place every Saturday, by Volunteers and City of Ely Estates Team, and Councillors. This year they are really special as we have new lights to shine on our community and a small event to …
One of Ely’s most treasured attractions has been named a “hidden gem” by the National Tourism Agency. Oliver Cromwell’s House was assessed under Visit England’s Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme and signified by the Quality Rose Marque before being highlighted in a list of special attractions. The Visit England assessor said the accolade was testament to …
Oliver Cromwell’s House named ‘Hidden Gem’ by Visit England Read More »
Following over a year of uncertainty and cancellations, the Christmas Gift and Food at Ely Cathedral is back this November with a few exciting new developments. This year the grounds surrounding Ely’s Cathedral will be part of the Christmas Fair experience. An outdoor festive village, festooned with lights and seasonal cheer, will complement the beautiful array …
First-ever study of Europe’s best 100 Cathedrals by Simon Jenkins 15 British cathedrals selected for first-ever study of European cathedrals France dominates with 1 in 4 of the top 100 Cathedrals range from Kirkwall in Orkney to Valetta and Moscow Book celebrates revival of interest in cathedrals as congregations rise Simon Jenkins, best-selling chronicler of …
Ely Cathedral Listed Amongst the Top 25 by Leading Architectural Historian Simon Jenkins Read More »
This half term Ely Markets is hosting an exciting dance performance for all the family. There will be two performances of ‘The Weather Machine’ on Wednesday 27th October in the Market Place. This is a free event, brought to the city by Babylon Arts and Ely Markets. “Babylon Arts is delighted to be working with …
Event Name: ‘The Aldreth 950 – Hereward’s Last Stand!’ Event Arrangers: The WakeHereward Project and Aldreth Community Association Event: Re-enactment Event and Festival at Aldreth near Haddenham, Camb’s. Venue: Aldreth Village Hall and school playing fields, Postcode CB6 3PQ Dates/Times: 3 x days: Weds 27th, Fri 29th and Sat 30th October. What is it? Commemorative …
With half term fast approaching, with the week’s tail wrapping around Halloween, Oliver Cromwell’s House is coming back to life like never before! With a range of Colourful Characters and Creepy Tales, it’s sure to delight!Starting on Monday 25th there will be a whole range of activities taking place. Following the recent trend of ‘Working …
On Thursday 30th September 2021, artists and husband and wife duo Carol and Bob Banks launched their new exhibition, ‘Fenscapes’ at Babylon Gallery on Ely’s riverside. Carol, a jewellery maker and Bob a painter, are both heavily influenced by the unique Fenland landscape and the theme runs throughout the exhibition. On the gallery walls is …
The Fens Inspire Artist Couple in Riverside Exhibition Read More »
Artist , Ted Coney is reopening his pop-up gallery for guided tours from Sunday 10th October for a short season until early December. This is the first time he has been able to take guided tours around his grade 2 listed cottage on Ely’s Waterside since 2019. However he has not been idle. As well …
A captivating exhibition by London based Syrian artist, Sara Shamma, is on display in Ely Cathedral’s Lady Chapel this October. The exhibition focusses on the global issue of modern slavery which began as Sara Shamma’s personal response to the plight of enslaved Yazidi women and girls. Having become aware of the display and sale of …
The Babylon Gallery will be hosting the work of Quentin Blake later this year as they showcase The BFG in Pictures touring exhibition from 23rd November to 23rd December. The BFG in Pictures is a touring exhibition from House of Illustration, featuring reproductions of Quentin Blake’s illustrations for Roald Dahl’s much-loved story The BFG. The …
A rare and exciting exhibition of contemporary stained glass has just begun the first leg of its UK tour at Ely Cathedral. The exhibition celebrates the Centenary of the British Society of Master Glass Painters (BSMGP), the UK’s only membership organisation devoted exclusively to the art and craft of stained glass, which was founded in …
British Society of Master Glass Painters Centenary Exhibition Read More »
On Friday 3rd September, the Society of East Anglian Watercolourists launched their new exhibition, WaterWays at Babylon Gallery on Ely’s riverside. The gallery walls are filled with 137 watercolour paintings, the combinations of water with pigment results in a range of compositions, techniques and styles. All framed paintings are for sale, as well as a …
Help The Stained Glass Museum and Babylon ARTS make Ely Window Wanderland 2021 even bigger and better than last year… Following the success of Ely’s first Window Wanderland, The Stained Glass Museum and Babylon ARTS have teamed up again to encourage Ely residents to transform Ely’s streets by making an illuminated window display as part of …
A new report has highlighted the hugely positive economic and social impact England’s cathedrals have on the cities and communities they serve and the effect the pandemic has had on their contribution. The report, issued this week, states that in 2019, England’s 42 Anglican cathedrals contributed £235m to their local economies. They provided 6,065 jobs …
The Ely Hereward Rotary Club is pleased to announce that all of the entries received for their Community Art Project, an initiative to commemorate the holding of the Varsity Boat Race earlier this year, are now on display at the Babylon Gallery. The display forms part of the Gallery’s Summer Exhibition, which will run until …
Community Art Project on Display at the Babylon Gallery. Read More »
To celebrate the recent major acquisition at The Stained Glass Museum by contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley (b.1977) join us this Summer for more #museumlates. Earlier this summer, The Stained Glass Museum was thrilled to announce a new major acquisition by American artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley (b. 1977) is an established and celebrated visual artist, best …
More Museum Lates at The Stained Glass Museum to Celebrate New Acquisition Read More »
On Friday 16th July, the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition opened at Babylon Gallery. Babylon ARTS held an online awards ceremony, in which the prize winners were announced from each of the six Key Stages, with work from children aged 4 to 19 years. In it’s twelfth year, the exhibition includes artworks in a variety …
East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition Award Winners Announced Read More »
The theatre company Chapterhouse is coming to Ely with one of their most entertaining and exhilarating events of the summer show casing music from one of the UKs finest ABBA tributes, 21st Century Abba. This is an evening of hit after hit with songs you know and love from Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance …
Ely’s EEL celebrations are back! Whilst it may not the usual Eel Festival, Visit Ely have bought you over the years, they are still marking occasion by holding a smaller, community event celebrating the humble Eel and all things local! Ely’s patriotic ‘Ellie’ and friends’ will be on the East Lawn of Ely Cathedral, Saturday …
With only 14 days to go to the opening of Ely Folk Festival 2021, it’s all hands on deck for the volunteer organising committee as it puts in place the final arrangements to ensure a covid-safe an music-filled weekend. Committee spokesperson Fionnuala Lennon admitted that it was a huge undertaking – ‘We really wanted to …
‘Edge of the Fens’ is the new exhibition at the Babylon Gallery, which features work that explores the light, line and texture of the Fens, as experienced by local artists: Annie Brown, Ruth E Blundell, Di Cope and Annie Neild. Annie Brown: “I relocated to the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens in 2003 and taught …
Living on the Edge – Babylon Gallery hosts the work of four artists inspired by the Fens Read More »
The 10ft high exhibit is made up of over 100 individually sculpted glass feathers by artist Layne Rowe. The glass ‘angel’ wings are to support visitors and worshippers as they remember loved ones and contemplate all that has happened over the past year. The sculpture is made up of around 100 glass feathers, each one …
The second ‘Celebrate the Fens’ event is this weekend from the 18th – 20th June 2021, with ‘Celebrate the Fens’ day being 19th June, and it promises to be bigger and better than last year when the whole programme was online due to Covid restrictions. The event is organised by Karen Merrison who runs the …
To celebrate the recent major acquisition at The Stained Glass Museum by contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley (b.1977) join us for two free #museumlates to see the panel Last month, The Stained Glass Museum was thrilled to announce a new major acquisition by American artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley (b.1977) is an established and celebrated visual artist, …
Free #MuseumLates at The Stained Glass Museum to celebrate new acquisition Read More »
Ely’s riverside gallery has been nominated for the “Best Art Gallery in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire” Award, in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2021. The team at Babylon Gallery have asked for local support by casting your vote for the gallery, which is run by arts charity, Babylon ARTS. Chief Executive Claire Somerville said “We’re delighted to …
Babylon Gallery Nominated for Best Arts Gallery in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Award Read More »
A highlight of the Babylon Gallery’s exhibition calendar, the selected Summer Open Exhibition provides an opportunity for amateur and professional artists to showcase their work. In 2020 the open call attracted over 120 artists, with more than 300 artworks submitted for consideration. This year, thanks to the Covid relief funding that Babylon ARTS has received …
Cyclists from Ely Cathedral join in the launch of the 2,000 mile Cathedrals Cycle Route for Bike Week Cyclists from Ely Cathedral will be taking part in a nationwide relay ride on a new cycle route linking every Church of England cathedral. The route is launching on 30th May to coincide with the start of …
Ely Cathedral Team Participates in 2,000 Mile Bike Challenge Read More »
Ely Cathedral has welcomed over 4500 visitors in the first two weeks of reopening to visitors. Like many major attractions, Ely has been awarded ‘Good To Go’ status which is the Visit Britain’s industry standard and means they have taken all the necessary steps to help ensure people’s safety in line with latest Government and Public Health guidance. …
Cathedral ‘Good to Go’ as it Welcomes Back Visitors with New Tours and Experiences Read More »
Following a far-reaching open-call in January, fifteen artists have been selected to feature in a unique and timely exhibition called I Matter, curated by Babylon Young Curator Olu Taiwo at Babylon Gallery in Ely. Formed of new and existing works created by artists from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and communities, the exhibition responds …
The Ely Arts Festival committee have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £1000 to ensure the success of this years’ event and strengthen its foundations for future years. Run by a voluntary committee, the festival has been brought together despite the uncertainties of Covid, to provide residents and visitors to Ely with a vibrant programme …
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to make Ely Arts Festival 2021 Shine! Read More »
Businesses in Cambridgeshire have declared it’s time to kick back from Covid and come together for a Summer festival of fun. They’ve come together to hold an Eco-Festival in the countryside just outside Ely, on the weekend of 18th – 20th June. The event will be one of the first large scale gatherings in the …
Kicking Back from Covid With Environmentally Friendly Festival Fun Read More »
Ely Museum reopened its doors today following a nearly 2 year shutdown, to allow for extensive redevelopment work and of course latterly due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. The £2.2m project was made possible thanks to a successful Heritage Lottery bid, along with support and funding from local councils, businesses and private donors. The redevelopment …
Ely Museum reopens, following its £2.2m redevelopment Read More »
Major Acquisition to The Stained Glass Museum By Contemporary Artist Kehinde Wiley (B.1977) The Stained Glass Museum is thrilled to announce a new major acquisition by American artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley (b. 1977) is an established and celebrated visual artist, best known for his portraits that place black men and women in traditional settings of original …
Stained Glass Museum Reopens with New Artwork by Celebrated Artist Kehinde Wiley Read More »
Nature lovers will once again be able to view wildlife from inside the popular hides and the multi-level observatory at WWT Welney Wetland Centre, when government restrictions on closing indoor areas are lifted on 17 May. The Wigeon café will also be re-starting indoor seating, giving visitors the full wetland centre experience for the first time …
Following a £2.2m redevelopment, Ely Museum is set to open its doors again. Ely Museum is delighted to announce that we reopen to the public on Friday 21st May! Our much awaited reopening means we can now begin to share our amazing new museum with visitors and normality can begin to return. You can …
Babylon Cinema at The Maltings will reopen and welcome back the public from Thursday 20th May with an exciting programme of family favourites, independent films, 2021 award winners and nominees, and theatre-on-screen experiences. The cinema, which has been closed to the public since March 2020 due to Covid-19, will reopen with enhanced safety and hygiene …
Organisers are delighted to announce that Ely Arts Festival is back for 2021. After the enforced break in 2020 due to Covid, a new volunteer committee has formed to bring together arts and cultural events and activities to celebrate how the creative ‘spirit of the Fens’ has endured through this challenging time. Ely Arts Festival …
Ely Will Be Celebrating the Spirit of the Fens, with Refreshed Arts Festival this June Read More »
People from the East of England are now able to find solace from the latest lockdown by getting out into the 1,300 acres of big skies and beautiful wetland nature at WWT Welney Wetland Centre which re-opened on Monday 12 April. Visitors are able to find out what is currently available and to get tickets on …
WWT Welney Wetland Centre re-opened on 12th April 2021 Read More »
The Babylon Gallery and gift shop, on Ely’s riverside, will be reopening on Friday 23rd April with the exhibition titled: No Frost at Night. Five new artworks have been created in response to a historical weather diary written in 1963 by Betty Mann, a lifelong resident of Soham in Cambridgeshire. Some of these artworks have …
Ely Museum is among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund The award will support Ely Museum as it prepares to re-open to the public, following a Heritage Lottery Fund redevelopment which began in summer 2019 Ely Museum in Cambridgeshire has received a …
As birds begin returning this spring, a search for some very special eggs will soon be underway. The work of Project Godwit will resume next month, after last year’s lockdown saw efforts come to a halt on aspects of the project. The first few black-tailed godwits have arrived back in the Fens during the last …
Egg-cellent Conservation Project Helps Rare Birds this Easter Read More »
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), the conservation charity which runs Welney Wetland Centre, in partnership with leading mental health charity the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), have created a guide to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing by getting out and connecting with winter wetland nature. Launched tomorrow on World Wetland Day (Tues 2nd …
On World Wetlands Day Charities Collaborate to Launch Wetlands and Wellbeing Guide Read More »
Ely Cathedral is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country who will share £103 million to help restart vital reconstruction work and maintenance on cherished heritage sites. This life saving boost from the government is part of the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. The funding allocated to …
Ely Cathedral receives vital grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund Read More »
This time 50 years ago the Wildfowl Trust now known as the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) was donated 100 acres of land on the Ouse Washes in 1970. This was the mark of the second wetland reserve from the remarkable pioneer, Sir Peter Scott. At 50 years old, Welney Wetland Centre would like to pay …
Two green spaces in the East Cambs district have been recognised for their high standards in a national award scheme. Ely Country Park and Jubilee Gardens have recently been named as two of the UK’s best green spaces by Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Awards scheme. This year, Ely Country Park celebrates its seventh year …
Green Flag Recognition For Two of Ely’s Open Spaces Read More »
Oliver Cromwell’s House is one of 445 organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. 445 organisations will share £103 million, including Oliver Cromwell’s House to help restart vital reconstruction work and maintenance on …
Ely Cathedral is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. 445 organisations will share £103 million, to them help restart vital reconstruction work and maintenance on cherished heritage sites, …
Ely Cathedral receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund Read More »
The Babylon Gallery, based in Ely celebrates the community’s creativity in an exhibition that brings together five projects that began in lockdown and have, over the period of five months, involved hundreds of people in creative activities and discussions. During the course of lockdown, Babylon ARTS invited the community to get involved in various projects …
Apple Day is one of Ely’s best loved festivals and sadly this year, Visit Ely can’t deliver the whole event! However what we are bringing to Ely is a ‘mini’ Apple Day, outside Oliver Cromwell’s House, Saturday October 17th from 10 am – 4pm. This year, it maybe tiny in comparison, but we are still celebrating and …
Talented Art and Design students at King’s Ely are exhibiting their work across the border in Suffolk this autumn. Members of the public are invited to attend the exhibition, which is being held at the Apex Gallery in Bury St Edmunds from Tuesday, September 22nd to Sunday, October 18th. The exhibition has been organised to …
Chance to admire work of creative King’s Ely Art and Design students Read More »
Contemporary artist Amy Wormald is to present a new exhibition of paintings inspired by urban and rural landscapes within 20 miles of Ely. The exhibition entitled “20-mile radius” will take place at the Babylon Gallery from 29th September – 11th October. Amy Wormald is a contemporary painter living in Ely whose colourful work is inspired …
Award-winning Artist to Present New Exhibition in Ely Inspired by Local Landscape Read More »
A prominent building and tourist attraction in East Cambridgeshire will shine green in a joint effort of support for the nation’s Recycle Week. For the first time, East Cambs Street Scene (ECSS), the trading company owned by the district council and responsible for providing recycling and waste services across the district, and Ely Cathedral have …
East Cambs Landmark Joins London Eye and Blackpool Tower and Goes Green For Recycle Week Read More »
Visit Ely are very excited this Ghostly Season, as they have conjured up some really amazing tours and walks. New to the programme for 2020 we have a Witches and Witchcraft Tour, running every Thursday from October 1st! Every Friday from October 2nd we have a real treat in store! Enjoy a spooky walk after …
Ghost Tours and Walks Commence in Ely this October Read More »
The Stained Glass Museum is delighted to be reopening after a 5 month closure. We are delighted to announce that The Stained Glass Museum will reopen to the public from Wednesday 5th August 2020 with a number of safety measures in place. The Stained Glass Museum has acquired the Visit Britain ‘We’re Good to Go’ …
The Stained Glass Museum Reopens to the Public on Wednesday 5th August Read More »
On Wednesday 29th July, Ely Cathedral reopened its doors to visitors after over 130 days of closure. Over 250 visitors came through the doors on the first day to experience the Cathedral which has widely been acknowledged as one of the wonders of the medieval world. Nearly all areas are accessible to the public including …
Ely Cathedral is ‘Good to Go’ and re-opens to Visitors this week Read More »
At WWT Welney Wetland Centre the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers is a priority and we are delighted to say that we have been accredited with the “We’re Good to Go” stamp of approval. “We’re Good To Go” is a UK wide industry standard which has been developed in partnership with Visit England, …
In May 2020, Babylon ARTS launched their Comic Book Windows project, commissioning local Manga Artist, Irina Richards to create a total of 60 new illustrations, one for each of the Babylon Gallery riverside window panes. This exhibition comprised three separate comic ‘strips’, two based on Irina’s own stories and one using poems submitted by the …
Two Ely residents have their poems selected to become Comic Book Illustrations Read More »
Babylon ARTs, has announced the re-opening of the Babylon Gallery on Ely’s riverside, following its temporary closure due to Covid-19. The first exhibition will be their annual selected Summer Open exhibition, which over the past five years, has showcased hundreds of artists’ works and this year, the charity hopes will be one of their biggest …
Calling All Artists – Babylon Gallery to reopen with Summer Open Exhibition Read More »
The Stained Glass Museum is delighted to announce that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has agreed to extend his role as Patron of The Stained Glass Museum for a further two years from May 2020. His Royal Highness first became Patron of The Stained Glass Museum in 2008 during a major appeal when …
Ely Cathedral has been awarded an Eco Church Silver Award, in recognition of the steps the Cathedral is taking in implementing a more environmentally friendly approach in its day to day operations and ministry. The Silver award is part of the Eco Church scheme created by A Rocha UK, a charity committed to mobilising Christians to care for nature. The award, …
Damson window test panel gifted to The Stained Glass Museum Canturbury Catherdal’s world renowned stained glass studio has gifted one of its panels to The Stained Glass Museum. The gift is of a recent test panel created for the Cathedral’s Damson Window, which was designed by Hughie O’Donoghue RA and made by the Cathedral’s own …
A collection of costumes, jewellery, props and memorabilia from major Hollywood films and a Netflix blockbuster will be on display in Ely Cathedral from 1st February to 15th March 2020. ‘Crowns & Gowns’ will showcase original dresses and outfits from some of the iconic films shot inside Ely’s beautiful medieval Cathedral namely The Other Boleyn …
For the eleventh year running, Babylon Arts and Ely-Hereward Rotary Club are hosting the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition at the Babylon Gallery in Ely. The exhibition features 10 schools, including the work of over 200 local children and young people, ages 4 – 19yrs. Three prizes of art materials will be awarded in each …
Ely Markets will be hosting a wonderful selection of events in the run up to Christmas – including a Vegan Christmas Fair and traditional festive food and gift markets. In addition to their weekly Thursday Charter Market and Saturday Craft, Food & Vintage Markets, the special festive events begin with a special Vegan Fair on …
It’s all happening at Ely Markets this Christmas Read More »
On Wednesday 30th October, Babylon Gallery will open a short, special exhibition of work created by some of its staff and volunteers. The gallery will host the work of 12 artists; showcasing glassware, photography and paintings, most of them for sale, with a percentage of the proceeds going to support the charity’s work. Claire Somerville, …
Celebrating our home-grown talent at Babylon Arts Read More »
2019 is shaping up to be quite a year for one of Ely’s key visitor attractions, Oliver Cromwell’s House. It began with the opening of their new refurbishment by Earl Spencer back in March as a result of funding from the European Agriculture Fund for Rural Development. The former home of the Lord Protector and …
Two popular open spaces in Ely have been acknowledged for their high standards as part of a national award scheme. Ely Country Park and Jubilee Gardens have been recognised as some of the world’s very best green spaces by Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award. This marks the 15th year that Jubilee Gardens have been …
Jubilation as Ely’s Open Spaces Awarded Green Flags Read More »
For the first time, whooper swans hatched from injured, resident birds at WWT Welney have been recorded migrating north towards Iceland. During 2018 two pairs of whooper swans fledged young, all six of which were fitted with leg rings that have individual codes. This method of tracking birds is reliant on bird watchers spotting, identifying …
On Saturday July 6th the Museum was pleased to welcome the Mayor of Ely, Councillor Mike Rouse, and Steph Peachey from Cambridgeshire Fens LAG to the museum where the Mayor Mike Rouse had kindly agreed to carry out the official opening of the new entrance porch by cutting the ribbon on the doors, followed by …
Prickwillow Museum Opening with LEADER Grant support Read More »
WWT Welney are excited to have been nominated for a Gold Accolade within the Visit England, Quality Assurance Scheme. The team at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust site pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and informative experience for visitors, so that everyone can connect with wetlands and the incredible wildlife. The continued improvements made to …
Ely is preparing itself once again for its four day extravaganza to celebrate the origins of the humble eel. Organised by the Visit Ely team, Ely’s Eel Festival Weekend runs from 3rd to 6th May. This year, as always, we see the return of the Eel Food Safari which runs all weekend where a selection …
Ted Coney’s Family Portraits – Ely’s first pop-up gallery. The home of local artist, Ted Coney has just opened for the 9th season. Situated on Waterside, it is also the home of artist, Ted Coney and his wife, Hazel. All Ted’s paintings are about family life and he has been making them for nearly fifty …