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This festive season, Ely Markets are hosting a wonderful selection of events with unique gifts, crafts, artisan produce and delicious street food. Ely Festive Food & Gift Markets will take place every Friday from 17th November, 10am-4pm. These markets will feature a wonderful selection of unique gifts and crafts to suit all budgets. Visitors will …
After a roaring success in 2022, Foodie Friday will relaunch just in time for the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend at Ely Markets on 7th April and will run throughout the summer on the last Friday of every month. Featuring some of the most delicious food vendors from across the region, there will be something for …
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This Christmas, Ely Markets are hosting a wonderful selection of events with unique gifts, crafts, artisan produce and delicious street food. Ely Festive Food & Gift Markets will take place every Friday from 18th November, 10am-4pm. These markets will feature a wonderful selection of unique gifts and crafts to suit all budgets. Visitors will find …
Ely Market is hosting a weekend of fun community events to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. On Friday 3rd June, there will be a special Platinum Jubilee Celebration Market, and all the regular markets will take place as usual on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The Platinum Jubilee Celebration Market is on Friday 3rd June, 9am-4pm. …
Ely Markets are launching Foodie Friday, a new late afternoon/evening event, on Friday 15th April from 5-8pm. After the launch event, there will be a regular Foodie Friday on the last Friday of every month. The Foodie Friday launch on 15th April will feature a vibrant selection of food vans and stalls. Food will be …
Excitement as Ely Markets Launches New Foodie Event Read More »
On Wednesday 27th October, Babylon ARTS collaborated with Ely Markets to bring a dance performance called The Weather Machine to Ely Market Place. The two free performances entertained around 240 children and their families during the afternoon. Directed by Kate Flatt, The Weather Machine is a playful outdoor work, where two witty characters make magic …
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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 …
East Cambs Street Scene is joining forces with Ely Markets to launch a competition for Food Waste Action Week. The nationwide event, organised by WRAP, one of the globe’s leading sustainability charities, aims to highlight that food waste is an issue that affects everyone – and the planet. Ely Markets and East Cambs Street Scene …
This Christmas come and shop in the fresh air at Ely Markets. There will be local produce, seasonal treats and festive cheer for all the family. The market team has also created an inspiring online shopping guide to help you discover the perfect gift for someone special. In addition to the weekly Thursday Charter Market, Saturday Craft, Food & Vintage …
Ely Markets will remain open during the second national lockdown for essentials only. In line with government restrictions, this will include fruit, vegetables, eggs, cheese, bread, meat, fish, plants and takeaway food and coffee. There will be no seating and shoppers will be required to leave the Market Place promptly. The opening times of the …
Ely-based ceramicist Louise Beale and sculptor Mike Hartley have been announced as the two artists winning a £1800 commission for the “Somewhere in Ely” project. The outdoor arts project called “Somewhere in Ely” was launched in the city earlier this year with the support of Babylon Arts, Ely Markets and Ely College. Artists, makers and …
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Ely Markets will reopen on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11th June. Initially, these markets will include a small number of stalls selling fruit, vegetables, eggs, cheese, bread, meat, fish and plants. There will be social distancing and safety measures in place to help ensure the wellbeing of traders, staff and members of the public. The …
A council is seeing the advantages of establishing its trading company as £1.7million of £4.62million loan has been repaid 15 months ahead of schedule. East Cambs Trading Company (ECTC) was established by East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) in 2016 and manages the district’s city market, open spaces and the development of new homes. ECTC was …
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 »
Over 750 people were treated to spectacular performances of the dance/circus show ‘Moon’ peformed by 2FacedDance, in Ely Market Square on 23rd October. ‘Moon’ was presented by The Library Presents, led by Cambridgeshire County Council and was also part of Babylon ARTS’ Leap into Dance project, both funded by Arts Council England. The team worked closely with Ely Markets to put on …
This half-term Ely Markets is hosting a spectacular dance and circus event for all the family. There will be two performances of ‘Moon’ by the 2Faced Dance Company on Wednesday 23rd October in the Market Place. This is a free event, brought to the city by Babylon Arts and The Library Presents as part of …
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Ely Markets’ Vegan Fair returns to the High Street on Saturday 19th October. This popular event is now in its fourth year and brings together some of the region’s most vibrant and innovative vegan traders and producers. Soak up the atmosphere, try some delicious food and discover more about the health and wellbeing benefits of …
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A district council has stepped up its proactive campaign to tackle environmental crime. The Let’s SCRAP fly-tipping event, organised by East Cambridgeshire District Council’s (ECDC) domestic environmental services team, was held at Ely Markets on Wednesday, 31st July. Several organisations, who form part of the Cambridgeshire SCRAP fly-tipping group, came together at the event, including …
Ely Markets will host their Summer Lates event on Friday 26th July. This is the first of two dates with street food, live music and fun activities for all the family. “Come and join us for our mini-festival in the market place,” says Emma Grima, Commercial Director of East Cambridgeshire District Council. “The fun kicks …
HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are to pay a visit to a special Ely Markets showcase, as part of a day of engagements in East Anglia. Their Royal Highnesses will visit the Market onTuesday 27th November and His Royal Highness will also visit, The Thomas Parsons’ Charity Almshouses and Ely …
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A purge on plastic has been declared in East Cambridgeshire, with councillors unanimously voting to cut down on single use plastic. As the UK prepares to ban plastic straws, cotton buds and other single use plastics from next year, East Cambridgeshire District Council is hoping to take a lead in reducing waste. Across the UK …
Possibly the UK’s only double decker coffee rig has opened this week to help residents get their caffeine fix amid a stunning backdrop of Ely Cathedral. Silver Oak Coffee has unveiled its brew-ti-ful coffee rig to coincide with the launch of Ely Mini Markets today. Susanne Stent, who runs Silver Oak with husband Bruce, told …
Double decker coffee rig launched to keep up with Ely's demand for caffeine Read More »
Ely will join the plastic-free revolution with the launch of its new mini markets next month. Shoppers will be encouraged to bring refillable cups and reusable bags in a bid to reduce their carbon footprints. Julia Davis, of Ely Markets, hopes the new mini markets will also help residents cut down on food waste and …
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, as Ely gears up for a feast of festive markets throughout December. This Wednesday (December 6) kicks off a trio of Ely Market Festive Lates, a family friendly shopping night promising sumptuous street food, live music and entertainment as well as a host of gift stalls. Mulled …
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Where can you find Middle Eastern style street food, oat milk lattes and scotchless eggs? The answer is at Ely’s next Vegan Fair, promising a culinary feast for foodies – regardless of diet. Launched last autumn, the Vegan Fair proved so popular that it’s set to make its return on Saturday, September 30. The fair …
Ely Markets will play host to a number of seasonal stalls to celebrate the start to the summer holidays on Friday 21st July. Visitors to the market will be able to sample street food stalls ranging from wood fired pizzas and Thai food to sweets, vegan treats and a pop up bar. There will also be …
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As part of the “Love Your Local Market” celebrations, Ely Markets will play host to a “Flavours of the World” Market on 27th, 28th and 29th May. Ely Markets is already home to wide variety of food stalls and the visiting market will sit alongside these for the bank holiday weekend. Boasting an array of …
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Foodies are in for a treat with a return of Ely’s popular Vegan Fair in early May. Following Ely Markets’ highly successful first Vegan Fair in October, the team will be back in early May Bank Holiday weekend, this time returning for a delicious two-day special. This time they will be joined by a Vintage …
Tis the season to be jolly – and none more so than at Ely’s first festive late night market! With just over a week to go until Ely Festive Lates is launched, the team behind Ely Markets are gearing up for a series of events to get shoppers into the Christmas spirit and celebrate the …
Just over a week to go until Festive Lates launch! Read More »
Not content with being a centre for historical attractions, quaint tearooms and Hollywood Blockbuster filming hot spots, Ely is now gaining a place on the map for its specialist markets. Yesterday’s Ely Vegan Fair – the city’s first – drew massive crowds from across the region, wanting to try some animal free treats. Vegans, veggies …
Fenland foodies are in for a meatfree treat next month, when Ely Markets host their first ever vegan festival. Organiser Alex Higgs hopes the festival will be the first in a series of events to celebrate the diversity of the markets. “This family-friendly day is for both vegans and v-curious alike, so come along and …
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A popular stall holder at Ely Farmers Market, locally famous for her vegetarian Scotch eggs, has just moved over to selling completely vegan homemade goodies on her stall. Elizabeth ‘Lizzi’ Flaherty, the creative force behind Food! by Lizzi, announced last week that she would be selling her last batch of veggie Scotch eggs that weekend. …
Ely Markets will play host to a range of continental delicacies and delights over the long bank holiday weekend. From tomorrow (Saturday August 27) until Bank Holiday Monday (August 29), visitors to Ely Market can indulge in what the visiting continental market has to offer. An array of food stalls will hold everything from freshly …
Bon appetit! The Continental Market returns to Ely tomorrow. Read More »
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