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 Sunday 15th December. This is followed by a week of mini-markets and on Monday 23 December there will be an extra special Christmas Farmers’ & Craft Market with lots of seasonal produce, gifts and entertainment.

“Make Ely Markets your festive destination this December,” says Emma Grima, Commercial Director of East Cambs Trading Company. “In the ten days before Christmas there will be a market every single day including Christmas Eve. The highlight of our festive calendar is our traditional Christmas Market on Monday 23rd December.”

The Vegan Fair on 15th December is a great opportunity to supplement your Christmas shopping. There will be an excellent selection of vegan-friendly treats and stocking fillers. The large Thursday Charter Market and Saturday Craft, Food and Vintage Market will have local produce and unique gifts for all the family. Then on Monday 23rd December, shoppers can enjoy an extra Special Christmas Market with gifts, food and music – plus a full Farmers’ Market. 

“Our festive markets are a wonderful way to do your Christmas shopping,” says Emma Grima. “Swap a busy supermarket queue for a relaxed stroll around our eclectic stalls. We’ve got a wonderful selection of the traditional and new – everything from cosy knits and decorations for your home to Mince Pie Gin and a wreath for your front door.”

Whether you’re after a Christmas tree, unique gifts, local produce or some laid-back street food, make Ely Markets your festive destination this December!

All the dates you need:

• Vegan Christmas Fair: Sunday 15th December, 10am-4pm
• Festive mini markets: Mon 16th, Tues 17th, Weds 18th and Friday 20th December, 10am-3pm
• Farmers’ Market:  Saturday 14th December & 28th December.  8.30am – 2pm
• Last Thursday Charter Market before Christmas: Thursday 19th December, 8.30am-3.30pm
• Craft, Food and Vintage Market: Saturday 21st December, 8.30am-3.30pm
• Sunday Market: Sunday 22nd December, 10am-4pm
• Special Christmas Market incl. Farmers’ Market: Monday 23rd December, 8.30am-3.30pm
• Christmas Eve mini market: Tuesday 24th December, 10-3pm

Press release from Ely Markets

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First up are the Festive Lates, which take place on the first three Wednesdays in December. Come along from 4-8:30pm to enjoy delicious street food, live music and to discover unique gifts from local artisans and producers.

“Our Festive Lates are a wonderful way to kick off Christmas,” says Julia Davis of Ely Markets. “This is your chance to take a breather from the hectic festive season. Our special late-night markets have gifts you won’t find in the big stores, plus delicious street food and live music. Sip some mulled wine under the twinkly lights in the Market Place and get in the mood for Christmas!”

In the week before Christmas Day, Ely Markets will be hosting extra daytime events. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday there will be mini-markets selling festive food, gifts and flowers. This is followed by the Charter Market on Thursday 20TH and a special extra Christmas market on Friday 21 December.  At the weekend, the Farmers’ Market and the regular Saturday Craft, Food & Vintage Market will be bigger than ever. Sunday’s market is the perfect time to finish your last-minute shopping.

“Our week of festive markets is very special” says Julia Davis. “It’s our chance to show you what we do best: great quality produce and gifts at the best prices. We’ll have everything from local meat, vegetables and fruit to slippers, hats and handbags. You can park for free and come home with loads of fresh produce, thoughtful gifts and a wreath for your front door. Don’t forget to #BringYourOwn bags!”

All the dates you need:

Ely Festive Lates: Wednesday 5, 12, 19 December, 4-8:30pm

Vegan Christmas Fair: Sunday 16 December, 10am-4pm

Christmas Mini Markets: Monday 17, Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19 December, 10am-3pm

Last Charter Market before Christmas: Thursday 20 December, 8.30am-3.30pm

Special Christmas Market: Friday 21 December, 8.30am-3.30pm

Farmers Market and Craft, Food & Vintage Market: Saturday 22 December, 8.30am-3.30pm

Last market before Christmas: Sunday 23 December, 10am-4pm

Press release from Ely Markets

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