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Ely Riverside Concerts (May – September 2011). Every Sunday afternoon enjoy the sounds of a variety of brass and jazz bands.
Ely General Market (Every Thurday). Ely's Thursday Market regularly comprising 60 + stalls, ranging from traditional produce, fruit and vegetables, homewares, ladies and gents fashions to speciality stalls including feta cheese and olives and freshly ground coffee.
Location: Market Place, Ely
Time: 8.00am – 4.00pm.
Further details: 01353 616380
Ely Craft & Collectibles Market (Every Saturday). Saturdays see the Craft and Collectibles market take centre stage with 40 + stalls offering antiques, individual pieces of furniture, paintings to suit all tastes, jewellery and many other unique items.
Location: Market Place, Ely
Time: 8.00am – 2.00pm.
Further details: 01353 616380
Ely Cathedral has an active diary of events: http://www.elycathedral.org/diary/
how to get to ely
Nearest train station ELY
Taxi A10 Taxis, Ely, 01353 634562
Ely is easily reached by car using the A10 road.
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guide to Ely
The historic town of Ely, nestled in the Fen countryside, is most famous for being home to its Cathedral known as ‘The Ship of the Fens’. Full of charm and interesting things to see, it is the perfect countryside location for a relaxing break pottering around.
WHERE TO STAY in cambridgeshire
Ellis Miller House, Ely
Sleeps 2"Unique, stylish and award winning contemporary house in the village of Prickwillow, near Ely in Cambridgeshire."
EATING & DRINKING OUT in cambridgeshire
Peacock's tearoom "Voted best tearooms in the country by the Tea Guild 2007, serves anything from a glass of wine, a pint of traditional ale, or a cream tea to a gourmet meal – it’s well worth stopping by to sample their delights" Kathryn Meeks, Best of Suffolk
Cutter Inn A smart restaurant right next to the River in Ely
The Boathouse Lovely local restaurant in a magical position over-looking the River Ouse in Ely
The Old Fire Engine House "An Ely Institution, a stone's throw from the Cathedral and rightly very popular. Great home cooking and with a lovely garden at the rear." Charlotte McBride
Merry Monk "Delicious food, beautifully presented and with great service and home baked bread. Don't be put off by the slightly down at heel exterior"Luke, owner of The Ellis-Miller House
EATING & DRINKING at home in cambridgeshire
ELY FISH BAR
Ely Farmers Market (Every 2nd & 4th Saturday). On the second and fourth Saturday of every month the Market extends to include the excellent Ely Farmer's Market. This well stocked market boasts up to 30 stalls of locally sourced fresh food produce.
Throughout the year seasonal vegetables and meat are always available, as are bread, eggs and juices. To ensure full selection try to arrive early, as bread is often sold out by 11 am, an early start will also give you the added benefit of more time to spend in Ely enabling you to fully enjoy all that we have to offer.
Location: Market Place, Ely
Time: 8.00am – 4.00pm.
Further details: 01353 616380
WHERE TO VISIT in cambridgeshire
Ely Cathedral
Jubilee Gardens, Ely riverside
Ely Museum
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve (14 miles)
Stained Glass Museum, Ely www.stainedglassmuseum.com
Cambridge & County Folk Museum, Cambridge www.folkmuseum.org.uk
Cambridge University Botanic Gardens
Fenland River Cruises 01353 777567
Ghost tours and walks, Ely 01353 616397
Wicken Corn Windmill, Wicken www.wickenmill.co.uk
Sporting Activities in cambridgeshire
Walking trails – available from Tourist Info
Cycling trails – available from Tourist Info
Ely Sailing Club at Roswell Pits
Paradise Swimming Pool, Ely
Retail Therapy
Grand Arcade Shopping Centre (Cambridge) "A stylish place to shop with a large choice of shops, a real dose of retail therapy!" Kathryn, Best of Suffolk
Waterside Antiques, Ely
Three Cups Jewellery, Ely
The Lighthouse Centre bookshop & cafe, Ely
Tindalls Arts & Crafts, Ely
Something Special Occasionwear, Ely
City Cycle Centre, Ely
Cherry Hill Chocolates, Ely
Secret ELY
Concerts in Ely Cathedral – "Enjoy a concert of music in the grand surroundings of the cathedral, it makes for a lovely evening. www.elycathedral.org/diary/" Luke, owner of The Ellis-Miller House
Star Gazing – "Join the Ely Astronomy Club for an evening of learning about the stars, they welcome families and beginners! sites.google.com/site/elyastroclub/home" Luke, owner of The Ellis-Miller House
"Punting on the river from Cambridge to Grantchester meadows with a picnic!" Charlotte McBride
"A glass of wine and watching the sun set over Ely Cathedral." Luke, owner of The Ellis-Miller House
"Seeing migrating swans at Welney Wetlands Centre, www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/welney Charlotte McBride
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