On Friday 3 June 2022, Ely Markets hosted a special Platinum Jubilee Market Celebration. The whole community gathered for a day of fun in market place. Here are some of our favourite moments…
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Picture Ely!
Join the Picture Ely Art Challenge to sketch, paint or photograph your favourite part of the city. You can be a complete beginner, an experienced artist, or anything in between. To take part come along to the Ely Arts Festival stand on Ely Market on Sunday 19 June. Local artist Amy Wormald will be on… Continue reading Picture Ely!
Shop local at Ely Markets for Valentine’s Day!
This Valentine’s Day, spread a little love by shopping at Ely Markets. Our traders have a fantastic range of unique gifts that you won’t find anywhere else! Top left: Pretty Little Mosaics, available at our Saturday Craft, Food & Vintage Market, 12 February 2022 Top right: Blended Monkey heart decorations, available at our Saturday Craft,… Continue reading Shop local at Ely Markets for Valentine’s Day!
What’s in season now at Ely Markets
This winter you’ll find the very best locally grown produce and traditional seasonal imports at Ely Market. Cauliflower Great steamed, boiled, or smothered with a delicious cheese sauce. For something new, try roasting it in the oven with some curry spices for a great accompaniment to fish and meat. Seville Oranges A traditional seasonal import… Continue reading What’s in season now at Ely Markets
ELY MARKETS SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 2021
Our markets have been at the heart of Ely life for over 800 years and we have a huge community of traders. Some have been with us for many years, often spanning the generations of one family. Others are new to markets and taking the first steps in running their own business. Each time you… Continue reading ELY MARKETS SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 2021
The Weather Machine at Ely Market
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… Continue reading The Weather Machine at Ely Market
New Regular Traders at Ely Markets
WE HAVE OVER 250 TRADERS AT ELY MARKETS SELLING EVERYTHING FROM LOCALLY GROWN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES, FRESH FISH, CAKES AND BREAD TO CLOTHES, ANTIQUES, CRAFTS AND STREET FOOD. FROM THE TRADITIONAL TO THE MODERN, YOU’LL FIND IT ALL AT ELY MARKETS! Over the last few months, we’ve welcomed several new regular traders to the Ely… Continue reading New Regular Traders at Ely Markets
Veg Peel Recipe
30% of global greenhouse gases come from producing our food – so we can’t afford to waste it. Luckily, it’s easy to make the most of your Ely Market produce. [baque_heading style="style4" text_align="align-center" title="DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN TURN ROOT VEG PEELINGS INTO CRISPS?" hidden_markup="" baque_custom_id="baque_custom_603e7b81d8372"] Tim Jones, from Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese, gave us the… Continue reading Veg Peel Recipe
Ely Markets Food Waste Action Week Competition
What are your favourite ways to make the most of your food and reduce waste? For a chance to win a fantastic Ely Markets prize, all you have to do is send us your name, contact details and an idea for reducing food waste to markets@elymarkets.co.uk. Our four favourite ideas will each win one of the following Ely… Continue reading Ely Markets Food Waste Action Week Competition
Carrot Top Salad
Growing, making, distributing, storing and cooking food uses a lot of energy, fuel and water. 30% of global greenhouse gases come from producing our food – so we can’t afford to waste it. Luckily, it’s easy to make the most of your Ely Market produce. [baque_heading style="style4" text_align="align-center" title="Did you know you can eat green… Continue reading Carrot Top Salad